Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Fife-based Russell Trust was founded in 1947 in memory of Captain Pat Russell, an alumnus of the University of St Andrews who was killed in the Second World War. The Trust has been a supporter of the University for many years, providing generous contribution to fund scholarships and provide resources for Library computer clusters, MUSA and underwater archaeological research.
Benefits
For the academic year, up to £10,000 of funding will be made available by the Russell Trust to postgraduate research students who require funds to travel in order to further a project connected with their studies. The maximum amount that can be awarded to any one student is £1,500.
Eligibility
To be considered for an award applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be registered for a PhD programme at the University. Students registered for taught degrees (Postgraduate Diplomas, MSc, MRes and MLitt) or Masters by Research programmes are not eligible to apply.
- Funds are awarded to active research projects only; applications to assist with attendance at meetings/participation or attendance at conferences will not be considered.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
This scholarship is available through the Russell Trust Awards (Postgraduate) application in the Scholarships and Funding catalogue, in the Scholarships and Funding section in MySaint.