The School of Physics and Astronomy offers PhD studentships to Brazilian students in partnership with the Science without Borders programme.
Ciência sem Fronteiras is a Brazilian Government scholarship programme which aims to send Brazilian students on PhDs to study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and creative industries at top universities around the world.
Funding packages for SwB PhD students in STEM subjects is £20,000 per student per year. This is paid by the Brazilian funding agency through Universities UK and covers tuition and accommodation costs. In addition, students are paid a monthly stipend directly from Brazil of £1,300 for London-based students, relocation costs of £1,300, health insurance and return airfares. PhD students can also apply for funding in support of dependent children.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Brazilian nationals and are required to have at least an upper second class degree and a masters degree in a related discipline from a top university anywhere in the world.
Evidence of proficiency in English language skills is a requirement for all international students.
Available projects
Research at the School of Physics and Astronomy is organised into four research groups. Available research projects along with supervising academics are detailed in our searchable list. Contact details about academic supervisors are available on our academic staff page.
How to apply
For all applications for Ciencia sem Fronteiras studentships, please email Dr Eram Rizvi for an informal discussion about your application and more information about making a formal application through the Ciencia sem Fronteiras programme.
Further information and contact details
You can find out more about PhD study in the School of Physics and Astronomy by browsing the menu links on the left. More information about international study is available from the University's Brazil page and the Ciencia sem Fronteiras homepage.
For enquiries related to these studentships please contact Dr Eram Rizvi.