AXA PhD Fellowships 2011

Knowledge has become an important asset that needs to be developed and well managed to produce economic development and social well-being in the world. In this context, the AXA research Fund is a major commitment by the AXA Group to contribute creating the conditions for scientific progress, by encouraging innovative world-class research in well-targeted fields of general interest aligned with our core expertise.

The AXA Group has created this new Fund to encourage research in a number of disciplines that touch on the risks, challenges and major transformations that affect our rapidly changing world. The AXA Research Fund is seeking to provide support to: – Students who wish to undertake a Ph.D. in a member state of the European Union or in one of the associated countries according to the 7th EU Framework Programme (FP7)1. Applicants must have completed a Masters degree before they commence their PhD.

Reference Number: 5219

Study Subject: Finance and economics, Science, Technology, Social sciences

Web Address: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=258

Provided By: AXA Research Fund

To be undertaken at: Universities Outside Australia.

Level: Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered annually to an unspecified number of people. Open for applications from January 10, 2011 until March 7, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is GBP40000 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid annually for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ECONOMICS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE – GENERAL or SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS – GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in United Kingdom for those who have achieved Masters or equivalent. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Source: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database/index.php?action=view&id=258