Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarships 2025
There will be up to 20 full PhD scholarships available for candidates starting their studies in the 2025-26 academic year. Applicants currently in the first year of a PhD programme at Queen's in the 2024-25 academic year may also be eligible apply.
Queen’s University Belfast provides a full tuition fee scholarship for successful applicants. For those commencing the first year of PhD studies in 2025, the scholarship will cover up to three years full-time international PhD tuition fees, and one year thesis only/writing up charge (exact fee to be confirmed - 2024 rate is £360). The award is subject to registration at Queen’s, continued funding by the China Scholarship Council and to confirmation of satisfactory progress.
Successful applicants for the award will not be asked to pay and 'bench fees'. These should be waived or covered by the relevant supervisor/department/faculty at Queen's University Belfast.
The China Scholarship Council provides:
• Maintenance stipend (as specified by the CSC)
• One economy class return journey from China to the UK
• Funding to cover visa application fees
For more information on how to apply and for terms and conditions please go to China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarships 2025