Ph.D. Scholarship in Research on Korea

01.02.2023

The International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is offering a Ph.D. scholarship in research on Korea, within the discipline of Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, International Relations, or relevant field of studies.

They seek highly motivated individuals who have excellent academic grades at Masters’ level and who are committed to original and high-quality research. Inter-disciplinary methodologies are particularly welcome. Applications should be submitted, including the research proposal, via the following linkThe application deadline is 30 April 2023. 

Applications are open to students of any nationality, but the scholarship covers the value of the UK tuition fee waiver for a Ph.D. program, plus a stipend. Non-UK fee-paying students will receive a partial fee waiver to the value of UK tuition fees and the stipend. The duration of the scholarship is for the first two years (start date: September 2023). The total amount of the scholarship is as follows:

  • 2023/24 academic year: £20,800 (tuition fee waive and stipend)
  • 2024/25 academic year: £21,300 (tuition fee waive and stipend)

Additional information about the Ph.D. program and application process:

  • Type of Study: Research Degree (Postgraduate)
  • Course: Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy
  • You should provide reference number where it is required in the application, as well as at the beginning of your personal statement: RS/22/27.
  • You should upload your CV and research proposal along with other required documents.
  • For further inquiries, please contact IKSU-AKS@uclan.ac.uk 

 EcoS Team