University of Strathclyde Mac Robertson Postgraduate Travel Scholarship 2023

The University of Strathclyde and the University of Glasgow jointly offer the Mac Robertson Postgraduate Travel Scholarship to provide funding for postgraduate research students who are currently registered at the University of Strathclyde or University of Glasgow to undertake a course of study lasting between 2 months and 1 year at a centre of advanced study preferably out with the UK. The aim of the funding is to enrich and further the award-holder's academic experience and research achievements.

• Table of Content
• About University of Strathclyde
• University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a Scottish public research university located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university. The university receiving its royal charter in 1964 as the UK's first technological university. It takes its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde.

University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarship

• Category PhD
• SponsorUniversity of Strathclyde
• City to study Glasgow
• School to study University of Strathclyde
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline May 31, 2023

Aim and Benefits of University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarship

The scholarship will be valid for travel up to 1 year from the date of the Selection Panel meeting in June 2023 for travel commencing between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024, unless otherwise agreed. Placements that are already underway will not be funded. The Mac Robertson Postgraduate Travel Scholarship will comprise a contribution towards:

• Accommodation
• Travel expenses
• Visa expenses
• Local travel during a research trip
• Subsistence
• Tuition fees during a research trip
• Other expenses as approved by the selection committee.

Requirements for University of Strathclyde PhD Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants to the Mac Robertson Travel Scholarship should show how their research is relevant to both the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde University and how it may contribute to further collaborative research between these two universities.
• The Scholarship is open to students from all academic disciplines.
• Students who have already submitted or will have submitted before or during the planned travel are ineligible to apply.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Strathclyde on frontdoor.spa.gla.ac.uk to apply

Applications should be completed using the online application form on the University of Glasgow application portal.

Letters or emails confirming your place at the host institution should be submitted to [email protected] as a single combined PDF document using the email subject line "Postgraduate Travel Scholarships <First Name Surname>, <Application Reference>".

The deadline to submit the application form and letter/ email confirming your place at the host institution is 5.00pm, Wednesday 31st May 2023.

You should receive your Application Reference when you submit your application on the University of Glasgow application portal. Please note that you will be asked to provide the details (including the university email address) of your supervisor. When an application is submitted, the nominated supervisor will receive an e-mail request to provide a Supervisor Statement of Support. Your application will NOT be considered by the selection committee without the Supervisor Statement of Support.

All applicants will be notified as to the outcome of their application shortly after the selection committee has been held during June 2023.

Helpful links:

Online Application Form 2023

Mac Robertson Postgraduate Travel Scholarship website (University of Glasgow)

Mac Robertson PGR Travel Scholarships - Information for Applicants 2023 (.pdf)