Bioscience, Geography and Physics: Faculty of Science and Engineering Chinese Scholarship Counc[...]

Swansea University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is offering fully funded PhD scholarships for Chinese nationals beginning in October 2026. The scholarship covers tuition fees and offers a training allowance for research in various scientific fields. Candidates must have a first-class honours degree or a distinction at master’s level. This scholarship includes comprehensive training experiences and exposure to global research networks, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers.

Benefits

Fully funded tuition fees

Annual training allowance

Qualifications

• Applicants must be Chinese nationals due to funding restrictions.
• IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall or equivalent.
• Candidates must attain a first-class honours degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Utilize state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for research.
• Engage in training experiences through industry collaboration.

Skills

Research skills

English proficiency

Analytical abilities

Education

First-class honours degree or distinction at master’s level

Job description

Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Geography Physics Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 2 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Swansea University is pleased to support the Chinese Scholarship Council Scheme (CSC) for the 26/27academic year for full-time doctoral study,commencingin October 2026.

This year, up tofiveCSC applications will be supported by Swansea University.Each include tuition fees and an annual training allowance to support immersive training experiences such as engagement with industry and international collaborative opportunities.

Each scholarship is offered for a maximum period of three years; CSC students are expected tosubmittheir theses within this timescale.

Applicants should be aware that faculty-based shortlisting panels are expected to sit in February 2026. Please note that shortlisting panels may contact candidates within this period.Interviews are expected to take place in late February 2026.

Please Note that any offers will be conditional upon applicants being successful with their application to the Chinese Scholarship Council for an October 2026 start. For more information click here https://www.csc.edu.cn/

Students will receive training in a vibrant,dynamicand supportive research community, preparing your development as a future leader in your field. Your research will be conducted at ourstate-of-the-artlaboratory and high-performance computing facilities and will be enriched by our global collaborative networks and ESRC and UKRI Doctoral Training schemes.

The School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics is pleased to welcome applications for CSC Scholarships, particularly in the areas of:

• Biosciences (e.g. Aquatic systems, behavioural ecology and evolution, ecosystem dynamics, and natural resources)
• Human and Physical Geography (e.g. Environmental hazards, climate change, glaciology, remote sensing and modelling, and critical human geography)
• Physics (e.g. Particle physics and cosmology; atomic, molecular and quantum physics; and semiconductor materials)

Project supervisors: all applicants should note that faculties will assess their supervisory capacity for individual applicants at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process.The formal offer of a scholarship place to successful applicants is contingent on relevant supervisor capacity and experience having first been confirmed by staff internally.

English Language requirements:If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with a score of at least5.5in each individualcomponent) or equivalent that isrecognisedby Swansea University.Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here .

Please note that the programme requires some applicants to hold ATAS clearance, furtherdetails on ATAS scheme eligibility are available on the UK Government website .

ATAS clearanceIS NOT required tobe held as part of the scholarship application process. Successful award winners (asappropriate)are provided with details as to how to apply for ATAS clearance in tandem with a scholarship course offer.

Specific Requirements

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is –at this time– open solely to applicants whohold Chinese National Status.

If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please e-mail [e-mail] ,providing details of the scholarship(s) in which you are interested and the accompanying webpage URL.

International Students – Fully funded if the applicant is successful in being offered a SUIPRES Scholarship as outlinedbelow.SwanseaUniversity is pleased to offer the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES). This is a competitively awarded Scholarship open to overseas PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants eligible for the international rate of tuition fees who candemonstrateexcellence in academic achievement.The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorateprogramme. Successful candidates will be charged fees aligned to the UK rate per year. The scholarship will be offset against your tuition fee liability.All International applications will be considered for a SUIPRES Scholarship. You will be informed whether a SUIPRES Scholarship will be offered within your offer letter.

Candidates must haveattained, or must be expected toattain, a first-class honours degree and/or a distinction at master’s level.

• Where applicants have multiple master’s degrees, a distinction must be held in the degree that is most relevant to the intended PhD study.
• If you are currently studying for a master’s level qualification, ‘award’ isrequiredto take place prior to enrolment and ingood timeto allow visa application/travel to take place.

Applicants must be able to begin their course of study in October 2026.As a cohort-based programme, deferral to an alternative enrolment window within the academic year or to another academic year is not permissible.

Additional Information

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees.

Additionalresearch expenses of up to £1,000 per year will also be available.

Eligibility criteria

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is –at this time– open solely to applicants whohold Chinese National Status.

If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please e-mail [e-mail] ,providing details of the scholarship(s) in which you are interested and the accompanying webpage URL.

International Students – Fully funded if the applicant is successful in being offered a SUIPRES Scholarship as outlinedbelow.SwanseaUniversity is pleased to offer the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES). This is a competitively awarded Scholarship open to overseas PhD and Professional Doctorate applicants eligible for the international rate of tuition fees who candemonstrateexcellence in academic achievement.The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorateprogramme. Successful candidates will be charged fees aligned to the UK rate per year. The scholarship will be offset against your tuition fee liability.All International applications will be considered for a SUIPRES Scholarship. You will be informed whether a SUIPRES Scholarship will be offered within your offer letter.

Candidates must haveattained, or must be expected toattain, a first-class honours degree and/or a distinction at master’s level.

• Where applicants have multiple master’s degrees, a distinction must be held in the degree that is most relevant to the intended PhD study.
• If you are currently studying for a master’s level qualification, ‘award’ isrequiredto take place prior to enrolment and ingood timeto allow visa application/travel to take place.

Applicants must be able to begin their course of study in October 2026.As a cohort-based programme, deferral to an alternative enrolment window within the academic year or to another academic year is not permissible.

Selection process

Please see our website for further information.