China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarships

China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarships Session 2009-2010

Closing Date: 16 March 2009

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS Up to 10 China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarships are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2009-2010 for study in specified areas of research at the University of Leeds. Applicants will only be considered if they have received an offer of an academic place for PhD research study from the University of Leeds by 25 March 2009. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their application before the end of February (and certainly no later than 13 March 2009).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

 These awards are only available to citizens and permanent residents of the People’s Republic of China at the time of application;

 candidates should not be currently working or studying outside China at the time of application and must agree to return to China upon completion of their PhD research degree at the University of Leeds;

 candidates must be liable to pay academic fees at the full international rate;

 candidates must satisfy the selection criteria set out by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) by completing the CSC Application Form and CSC Employer Reference Form which can be found between 20 February 2009 and 20 March 2009 at http://www.csc.edu.cn

 candidates must be studying or working at one of the following Universities:

Zhejiang University Nanjing University Tsinghua University Shanghai Jiao Tong University Peking University Nankai University China Agricultural University Fudan University East China Normal University Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing University Wuhan University

 candidates should wish to undertake PhD research study in specified areas of research at the University of Leeds (see page 2);

 candidates must have an offer of an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds by the deadline of 25 March 2009 (application is strongly advised before the end of February);

 candidates should hold qualifications equivalent to a UK First Class Honours Degree;

 candidates whose first language is not English must meet the University's English Language requirements (please refer to the following website: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/prospective_students/apply/advice.html);

 candidates must not already hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification;

 candidates must not hold another Scholarship. Page 1 of 5

Specified Areas of Research (click to see further information)

Algebra and Logic 1 Italian 12 Astrophysical & Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 2 Medical and Biological Engineering 13 Cancer Studies 3 Particle Science and Engineering 14 Earth and Environmental Studies 4 Physical Science of Food 15 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 5 Plant Sciences 16 Energy 6 Polymers and Complex Fluids 17 English 7 Process, Environmental & Materials Engineering 18 Geography 8 Structural Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology & 19 Biophysics High Frequency and Nano Electronics 9 Social Relationships and Public Policy 20 Integrative Membrane Biology 10 Transport Studies 21 International Business 11

REGULATIONS These include the following (full information on the regulations will be sent to all successful candidates):  Awards must be taken up on 1 October 2009;

 The University of Leeds will cover the cost of full international fees. The China Scholarship Council will pay a maintenance grant, return economy air travel to and from the UK and visa application fees;

 The award will be made for one year in the first instance and is renewable for a further two years subject to satisfactory progress.

METHOD OF APPLICATION  There are two University of Leeds application forms (a Scholarship application form and an Application for Research Degree Study form) which must be completed;

 Candidates must complete all sections of the Scholarship application form, using the space provided on the form and with strict observation of any word limits. Attachments are not permitted and all will be disregarded;

 The completed Scholarship application form should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT by no later than 16 March 2009;

 IT IS ESSENTIAL, if you have not already done so, that you should

(i) complete and return an ‘Application for Research Degree Study’ form preferably before the end of February 2009 (and certainly by no later than 13 March 2009). This form should be returned with full transcripts of degree marks to Research Student Administration, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT. Scholarship applications from candidates who have not received a formal offer of a place at the University by 25 March 2009 will not be considered. Application Forms are available at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc or apply online at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm

(ii) submit the CSC Application Form and CSC Employer Reference Form to the China Scholarship Council as soon as they become available on the CSC website on 20 February 2009 (The CSC will accept applications up to 20 March 2009):

See http://www.csc.edu.cn for further information on the required documents

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & RESULT

Applications are logged by the Postgraduate Scholarships Office and sent to the relevant Leaders of Specified Research Areas for initial consideration, who will then forward their highest ranked candidates for consideration by the University Scholarships Committee. The decision on the awards will be made by the University Scholarships Committee on the basis of academic merit and research potential. Candidates can expect to be notified of the final outcome of their Scholarship application in June 2009 by the China Scholarship Council. The University will publish the names of the successful candidates within the University and externally upon the University website. JYF/sy/Jan-09 f:rdscommo/scholars/standard/appform/sess2009/ChinaSCAppForm/ChinaSCLeedsAppForm

Application for a China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarship

For new candidates commencing full-time PhD research study Session 2009-2010

Closing Date: 16 March 2009 Applications for Scholarships to commence full-time PhD research study in specified areas of research at the University of Leeds are invited from individuals studying or working at certain Chinese Higher Education Institutions.

This application form should be preferably typed and the completed form must be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT or email it to: [email protected] by no later than 16 March 2009. Please ensure that you use the space provided on the form - attachments are not permitted and all will be disregarded. Before an application for a China Scholarship Council-University of Leeds Scholarship can be considered, candidates must have received an offer of an academic place for PhD study at the University of Leeds by 25 March 2009.

Please tick if an offer of an academic place Student Identification Number for PhD study has already been received (SID)

Title (Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr) Surname (Family Name) First Name(s)

Country of Birth Nationality Gender (M/F) Date of Birth

Day Month Year

Permanent Home Address Correspondence Address (with dates)

Tel No: Tel No: E-Mail: E-Mail:

Specified Area of Research in which you intend to study School in which you intend to study Type in Research Area Number (see table on page 2)

Academic Qualifications (including any for which you are currently aiming): University/Institution Dates Qualification Subject Class/Result and Start Finish Obtained Ranking in Class

Professional or Other Qualifications: Dates of Course Title of Course Qualifications obtained or to be taken (give dates and grades)

Surname (Family Name) First Name(s)

Employment History (including any industrial experience or other relevant practical experience): Name and Address of Employer Job Title Dates From To

Please indicate your proposed career:

Publication Details: Please provide details of any published peer reviewed papers, journal papers or conference papers at national or international level. No of publications: Details of 3 Publications most relevant to application: (i)

Residency Details: Please indicate any periods of residence in the UK prior to the start of the programme of study for which you are applying From To Purpose of Residence (eg education, employment etc)

English Language Qualifications: If English is NOT your first Language, please indicate your qualifications: IELTS Score TOEFL Score Other Qualification (give details) and Test Date and Test Date

Are there any unusual circumstances regarding your application that you would like to draw to the attention of the University of Leeds Scholarships Committee, eg unusual education path, change of study direction (awards are based on academic merit, financial circumstances are not taken into account) Maximum of 150 words

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Have you applied for any other Scholarship? Please specify:

Where did you hear about this Scholarship? Postgraduate Scholarships Website University of Leeds Campusweb Jobs.ac.uk

China Scholarship Council Website Other Please specify: Page 4 of 5

Surname (Family Name) First Name(s)

Please outline your proposed research project briefly Maximum of 350 words

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Please outline how your previous academic and professional achievements demonstrate your potential and your ability to complete your proposed project successfully. Please include any information about previous research experience Maximum of 300 words

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Undertaking by applicants I have read the 'Information for Applicants' for this Scholarship and by submitting this application, applicants attest to the accuracy of the information given and to their compliance with the regulations of the Scholarship.

Signature: Date:

Completed Scholarship application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT by no later than 16 March 2009.

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