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UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP 2025/26: MIXED PRECISION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: Wednesday 30 September 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Become an innovator in the School of Computer Science at the University of Leeds!

For the 2026/27 entry, they are offering 1 talented budding researcher the opportunity to join their thriving community of leading researchers within the School of Computer Science. This opportunity is open to all applicants. All candidates will be placed into the School of Computer Science Studentship Competition, and selection is based on academic merit.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications are open to either International or UK Fee rated applicants.

Please refer to the UKCISA website or their fee assessment page for information regarding Fee Status for Non-UK Nationals.

Important: Please be aware that any expenses related to the relocation of international students to the UK (visa, Immigration Health Surcharge, flights, etc.) would be your responsibility and is not covered by this award

Other Conditions 

Candidates who have previously been awarded a PhD or are currently registered on a PhD are excluded from applying. Those who were previously studying for a PhD but did not complete may be considered.  

The award must be taken up by 1st February 2027.

Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds while in receipt of this scholarship.

There is 1 funded place available. Please note that whilst you may be successful in securing an academic offer for any project linked to this funding opportunity, this does not mean that you have been successful in securing an offer of funding. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis

You can apply for the School of Computer Science Studentship through specific projects listed below in the Linked Project Opportunities section.

BENEFIT:

This is a highly competitive School of Computer Science Studentship, providing the award of full academic fees, together with a tax-free maintenance grant, at the standard UKRI rate of £21,805 per year for 3.5 years.

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Deadline: Sunday 13 September 2026, 11.59pm (AEST)

LOCATION: Australia

Victoria University welcomes international students to apply for a research scholarship. The international postgraduate research scholarships provide financial assistance to students with excellent academic qualifications who are participating in postgraduate research programs in Australia. These scholarships support high-quality research and are awarded on the basis of academic merit and research potential.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for one of these scholarships, you must:

be a citizen of any country other than Australia or New Zealand

meet the University’s academic entrance requirements for enrolment into a research degree

meet the University’s English-language proficiency requirements for enrolment in a research degree

Applicants for a RTP Stipend Scholarship – International must also:

have a weighted average mark (WAM) or Honours year grade of H1 (VU Standard 85% or above) or equivalent in the most recent eligible qualification

be commencing a research doctoral degree (Doctor of Philosophy)

nominate a research-focus outline as part of your application

enrol as a full-time student

You are not eligible for an RTP Stipend Scholarship – International if you are currently studying, or have recently studied, on an AIDAB or AUSAID scholarship and are applying immediately following the AIDAB/AUSAID funded studies.

Priority will be given to applicants who:

have not already obtained a PhD degree or equivalent if they are proposing to undertake another one

have not previously held an IPRS, VUIPRS or OPRS (unless it was for a Masters of Research degree, and you are applying to undertake PhD studies).

To apply:

Applications for Research Period 1 2027 are now open.

Select your Research Focus Outline

Contact the Principal Supervisor to discuss your interest in and suitability for the research topic

Read the Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships (below)

Refer to the Apply for Graduate Research and follow the steps to submit your application

Use the RFO number, supervisory panel, Institute, Course code and Field of Research (FoR) code from your selected Research Focus Outline to assist you with your application

Application Guide for Graduate Research Stipend Scholarships – 2027 (PDF, 430.7 KB)

Please ensure you include all required documentation for admission and scholarships with your application. 

BENEFIT:

RTP Stipend Scholarships – International are awarded to graduate researchers based on academic merit and research potential.

The RTP Stipend Scholarship – International includes the following:

An RTP Fee Offset Scholarship exempting the recipient from paying tuition fees

A living allowance of $35,707 per year (2026 rate)

Overseas student health cover (single cover).

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