Dual award between The University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur

Type of award

Studentship

Managing department

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Value

The dual award covers a variety of discipline areas across the Faculty of Science and Engineering.The programme builds upon the strategic partnership that has been developed between The University of Manchester and IIT Kharagpur – characterised by impactful research across a number of thematic areas including geochemistry, biomaterials and industry 4.0, capitalising upon the expertise, facilities and infrastructure of both institutions.

Students enrolled on the programme can expect to benefit from the world-class academic supervision of two globally renowned universities as they spend two years based at each institution.Competitive scholarship opportunities will be available for successful applicants to secure a varying degree of support including tuition fee sponsorship and top-up awards for living costs.

Specified use

These scholarships are open to all nationalities and across all research areas, and will be of interest to students of the highest calibre who have the commitment and desire to work on challenging research projects in a world leading research environment.

Tenable period

4 years

Continuation of award

Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.

Number available

5

Funding provider

The University of Manchester Faculty of Science and Engineering

Level(s) of study

This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:

Allowed study options

This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:

Subject restrictions

This funding is available in all subject areas across the University.

Academic requirements

If you’re an Indian national, to be considered for this award you must:

• Hold (or be about to obtain) a BTech or MSc/MTech degree from any IIT with minimum CGPA of 7.5/10.

If you’re not an Indian national, to be considered for this award you must:

• Hold (or be about to obtain) a first class honours undergraduate degree or master’s qualification (or international equivalent) in science, engineering or related field from a globally reputed university (with QS rank within 500), or minimum GPA of 3.0/4.

Nationality restrictions

This funding is available to all nationalities.

Application procedure

Applicants will be required to apply through IIT Kharagpur, completing the application form according to

IIT Kharagpur’s

procedures.

Closing date

March 2023

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