The University of Reading Scholarships is pleased to provide Ph.D. scholarships in meteorology to both domestic and foreign applicants. Applications are now being accepted for the academic year 2023–2024.
Only international and domestic self-funding applicants pursuing a Ph.D. in Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate or a Ph.D. in Space Weather and Solar-Terrestrial Physics at the Department of Meteorology are eligible for the University of Reading Scholarships. The winners will get an annual award of up to £3,000.
About
In Reading, Berkshire, there is a public institution called the University of Reading. As an extension college of the University of Oxford, it was founded in 1892 as University College, Reading. The college was given the right to confer its degrees by royal charter from King George V in 1926, making it the only university to do so between the two World Wars. Because it was founded in the 19th century, the university is frequently referred to as a red-brick university.
There are four primary campuses for Reading University. While Greenlands is situated in Buckinghamshire on the banks of the Thames, the campuses on London Road and Whiteknights are both in Reading.
It also has a campus in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. The organization has been split up into 16 academic schools as of 2016. The organization earned £275.3 million in revenue in 2016–17, of which £35.4 million came from research grants and contracts, and spent £297.5 million.
According to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, Reading was placed 28th for its Research Power and 35th in the UK among multi-faculty universities for the quality (GPA) of its research. In total, the university’s research is classified as “internationally recognized,” “internationally excellent,” and “world-leading” in 27% of the cases.
Benefits of University of Reading Scholarships
The University of Reading will award £1,000 to £3,000 per year to domestic and international Ph.D. candidates. Part-time students will also be considered and will receive the following benefits:
- Part-time, situated in Reading – £500 per year for UK students, £1,500 per year for international students
- Full-time distance education costs £500 per year for UK students and £1,500 per year for overseas students.
- Part-time distance education costs £250 per year for UK students and £750 per year for international students.
Eligibility for University of Reading Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: University of Reading Scholarships are available to students from all over the world.
- Courses or subjects that are eligible: Applicants can apply for a Ph.D. in Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate or a Ph.D. in Space Weather and Solar-Terrestrial Physics at the University of Reading’s Department of Meteorology.
- Criteria for Eligibility: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:
- Applicants must be self-funding or have a studentship/scholarship that does not cover the student’s complete tuition charge and appropriate living expenses.
- The applicants must have a written Ph.D. offer of admission from the University of Reading, as well as meet the School’s language requirements upon arrival.
- Applicants must begin their Ph.D. studies between January 1, 2023, and August 31, 2023.
How to Apply
The Reading application portal is the only way to apply for admission. Please include “Reading Department of Meteorology Ph.D. Scholarships” in the “Scholarships applied for” box that appears in the Funding Section of the online application if you want your application to be considered for University of Reading scholarships.
- Documentation in Support: The university requires the following documentation from the students:
- two academic or professional references’ names and phone numbers
- purpose statement
- a passport photocopy (for international students)
- Entry requirements: The applicants must hold a first- or upper-second-class degree in physics, mathematics, or closely related physical or environmental science, or a master’s degree with distinction or merit
- Results from the following tests of English language proficiency must be submitted by students:
IELTS – 6.5
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