University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship for International Students 2025

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK.

EPSRC covers a vast range of fields from healthcare technologies to structural engineering, manufacturing to mathematics, advanced materials to chemistry. It is part of UK Research and Innovation, which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.

• Table of Content
• About University of Leicester
• University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Leicester

The University of Leicester (i/?l?st?/ LES-t?r) is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university established itself as a research-led university and was previously ranking among the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom. It was awarded University of the Year by The Times in 2008. As of 2016/17 the university is nationally ranked 25th in the The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 32nd in the The Complete University Guide and 47th in the The Guardian.... continue reading

University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship

The funding is open to UK applicants only and provides:

• 4 Year UK fee waiver
• 4 Year stipend at UKRI rates ( for 2024/5 this will be £19,237 pa. 2025/6 rates to be confirmed)
• RTSG is £8,500 total per project

Requirements for University of Leicester ESPRC Scholarship Qualification

• The EPSRC DLA funding is open to UK applicants only.
• Applicants must have (or expect to obtain) at least the equivalent of a UK first or upper second-class degree in a relevant/related subject, or overseas equivalent.

Documents Required for Application

• CV
• Personal statement explaining your interest in the project, your experience and why we should consider you
• Degree certificates and transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken
• Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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For more details,visit University of Leicester webpage