The University of York is inviting the talented and motivated students to apply for the Laidlaw funding for the academic year 2020/21.

This educational award is designed for students from all over the world who want to pursue a research degree at the university in the UK.

The university will provide the following expenses:

• Increase your employability by developing your knowledge, skills and confidence in research and leadership.
• Gain valuable transferable skills in project management, leadership, communications and team working.
• Undertake a unique research project, which is generously funded, and a Leadership In Action project to put your skills into practice.
• Gain a Level 5 leadership qualification certified by the Chartered Management Institute.
• Have the opportunity to showcase your research at high profile events.
• Have access to coaching and mentoring with qualified coaches
• Have access to a network of like-minded peers across the University, the UK and beyond.
• Receive a £500 per week scholarship payment for the duration of the Research Project period for summer 1 (2020) and receive funding or expenses for the leadership experience in summer 2 (2021)
• Be eligible to claim additional funds of up to £1,000 for travel and other expenses (including lab costs)

• Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The research program will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• All undergraduate students in year one of a three-year programme or year one or two of a four-year programme are eligible to apply.
• There are no restrictions on discipline/department, college, nationality or fee status.

To study at the university, the applicant must have passed English A or obtain 5 in English B at either Standard or Higher Level.