This project is funded by:
The Salam Scholarships were established in 2023 to support Palestinian women to study at Ulster University.
They aim to provide opportunities for Palestinian women with ability and potential, but limited opportunity, to access Ulster University studies.
The programme will provide students and young professionals with educational and training opportunities that will help their career development, enabling them to achieve impact in their chosen fields.
The Salam Scholarships are open to applications from all PhD subject areas.
For the academic year 2024/25, two PhD scholarships for Palestinian women will be supported.
The scholarships will cover:
*Funding will be for scholarship recipients only and not for any accompanying dependents (where relevant).
Eligibility for the Salam Scholarships
In order to be eligible to apply for The Salam Scholarships, applicants must:
Candidates must make a PhD application to Ulster University by 7 May 2024, and must make a separate application to the Salam Scholarships for funding by 12 May 2024 and include their PhD application number.
Find out more info about the Salam Scholarships online application form
In PhD applications applicants should answer ‘yes’ to the question: “Is this a self funded/private sponsor research applicant?”.
Contact: Liz McBain, Salam Scholarships Officer (E.McBain@ulster.ac.uk)
English Language Requirements
In order to be admitted to research study at Ulster, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as part of your application.
Get full details on the requirements for both home and overseas applicants can be found on our English language requirements page.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.
We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities.
Appointment will be made on merit.
This project is funded by:
More details on The Salam Scholarships: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/scholarships/the-salam-scholarships
Submission deadline
Tuesday 7 May 2024
11:59AM
Interview Date
End of May 2024 for Salam Scholarships; early June 2024 for PhD
Preferred student start date
16 Sept 2024
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