Scholarships
A significant number of full and partial scholarships covering tuition fees and living costs are available for exceptionally qualified candidates. However, scholarships only apply to FULL TIME applicants.
the University is reluctant to take in part time applicants, although exceptionally talented applicants will be offered a place.
for the full scholarship package:
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tuition fee waived
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if in the UK campus, 700 pounds per month as stipend
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if in the China campus, RMB 3,000 per month as stipend, and single-room accommodation provided
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inter-campus return flight paid
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Innovation Team Scholarships:
Full-Scholarship-Opportunity-for-PhD-with-Innovation-Team|
Led by Prof. Nabil Gindy, ex-Director of the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Manufacturing Technology and Vice-Provost of The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), the Innovation Team will work closely with Zhejiang University, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences and leading companies in auto parts manufacturing like Minth and Shuanglin, to invent low carbon technologies. 11 full scholarships will be offered this year. For details, please click into the attachment.
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IDIC Scholarships (International Doctoral Innovation Centre)
1.IDIC---Digital Economy |
Tuition fees paid in this fully-funded four-year PhD programme that integrates a leading-edge research project with research training in interdisciplinary skills.
• A personalised pathway through this programme that enables students to take taught modules during the first year to gain a balance of skills across key technology areas, future applications and human and societal issues.
• Training in innovation and ingenuity to equip students for careers in industry, from global companies to start-ups.
• A three month internship with a Company in China
• Regular seminars and meetings with industry representatives to develop contacts with future employers.
A stipend of £700 per month whilst in the UK for the first year. ¥ 3000 per month stipend and free accommodation for years 2 – 4 whilst at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and one return flight.
• Supervision from international leaders in the associated disciplines.
• Use of over £3m state-of-the-art facilities including positioning and sensing testbeds and transport simulators.
• Career guidance support tailored to individual needs.
for details, please click into the attachment.
2. IDIC---Energy |
The research themes include:
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advanced combustion and gasification leading to cleaner power generation
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coal-to-liquid transport fuels (petrol, diesel and higher fuel alcohols)
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non-conventional hydrocarbons, such as shale gas
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the whole spectrum of carbon capture technologies covering integrated multi-pollutant control
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enhanced oil/gas extraction technologies
for details, please click into the attachment.
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Inter-Campus Studentships:(1+2)
one of the years at the UK campus, and 2 years at China campus
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Full Scholarships in Economics(1+2)
the students are required to stay at the UK campus for the 1st year, and the following 2 years at the China campus.
Economics of Nottingham ranks one of the top in the world, in 2003, a professor from Nottingham won the Nobel Prize in Economics.
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Full Scholarships for other research areas
normally they are 3+0 scholarships, i.e. 3 years at the China campus, however, the students may stay for a period of time at the UK campus.
scholarships offer to the following research areas: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Sustainable Energy Technologies, Education, English Studies, International Communications, International Studies
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Graduate Teaching Assistantships, combining paid teaching with PhD research may be available for suitable candidates.
Qualifying Conditions:
Applicants must have:
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Minimum average score of 70% or above for graduates or a score above 65% for Master Degree holders.
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Satisfy UNNC’s English language entry requirements. Please note that the academic and English language requirements will depend upon the type of course applied for. Requirements for admission to the PhD program can be, 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0 IELTS score depending on the area of study.
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After the award of a scholarship its continuation for subsequent years is subject to satisfying the progression requirements applicable to each year of study.
How to Apply
If you intend to apply for a PhD scholarship, please mention it on the Application Form and clearly state which scholarship type you apply.