Tuesday, February 19, 2013

UK : President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Competition

The University of Manchester has launched a multi-million pound investment in PhD training with the creation of the President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards. These awards are open to all nationalities and research areas.
Benefits to be enjoyed by PDS award-holders will include opportunities to:
  • Be invited to attend a series of exclusive events where you will have the opportunity to meet the University’s President and Vice Chancellor, interact closely with our academic community and network with other PDS students.
  • Become a PDS ambassador for the University
  • Receive a President’s Doctoral Scholar medal at graduation
For further information, please see the links below:
  • Further Information on the PDS Competition
  • PDS Application Form
  • Guidance on how to write a research proposal
All PDS applications must be received by the School by Friday 1 March 2013. Please note that you must submit your online application for a place on your chosen PhD programme by Friday 1 February 2013. This will ensure that you are in receipt of an offer of a place on a PhD programme in advance of the Friday 1 March 2013 deadline.

Application Deadline : 1 March 2013