Engineering and Applied Sciences: Faculty of Science and Engineering Chinese Scholarship Counci[...]

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

Job summary

A prestigious university in the United Kingdom is offering full-time doctoral scholarships for the academic year 26/27, targeting applicants with Chinese National Status. Successful candidates will benefit from waived tuition fees and an annual allowance for research expenses. Eligibility includes holding a first-class honours or distinction at the master’s level. Applications are open until 2 February 2026, with scholarships commencing in October 2026. Interested candidates should apply directly through the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Benefits

Full tuition fees coverage

Up to £1,000 for research expenses

Engagement with industry opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold Chinese National Status.
• Scholarship covers full tuition fees and additional research expenses.
• Scholarships available for full-time doctoral study starting in October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chinese Scholarship Council Scheme for doctoral study.
• Engage in immersive training experiences.
• Submit theses within three years.

Skills

First-class honours degree

Distinction at master’s level

IELTS 6.5 overall

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Engineering 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

Offer Description

Swansea University is pleased to support the Chinese Scholarship Council Scheme (CSC) for the 26/27 academic year for full‑time doctoral study, commencing in October 2026. Up to five CSC applications will be supported by Swansea University each including 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 to submit their theses within this timescale.

Faculty‑based short‑listing panels are expected to sit in February 2026. Interviews are expected to take place in late February 2026. Any offers will be conditional upon applicants being successful with their application to the Chinese Scholarship Council for an October 2026 start.

How to Apply for CSC? Please see the CSC website https://www.csc.edu.cn/ for details.

With internationally recognised research centres and sustained investment in our outstanding resources and facilities, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Swansea University provides a superb environment for conducting world‑leading research at the forefront of biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering, and sport and exercise sciences. We offer projects aiming to tackle grand global challenges such as energy, health and the environment offering many interdisciplinary opportunities.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Sport and Exercise Sciences

Project supervisors: Faculties will assess their supervisory capacity for individual applicants at the short‑listing 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 least 5.5 in each individual component) or equivalent that is recognised by 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; further details on ATAS scheme eligibility are available on the UK Government website. ATAS clearance is not required to be held as part of the scholarship application process. Successful award winners are provided with details as to how to apply for ATAS clearance in tandem with a scholarship course offer.

Eligibility & Requirements

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

Applicants must have attained, or be expected to attain, 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, the award is required to take place prior to enrolment and in good time to 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.

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

Contact

For 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.

Selection Process

Please see our website for further information.