The University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is offering the Graduate Research Scholarship (UGRS) for Spring 2025, aimed at attracting outstanding PhD students from around the world. This fully funded scholarship supports research in a vibrant, international academic environment.
Key Details:
* Funding Type: Fully Funded
* Degree Levels: Graduate, Research
* Available Subjects: All subjects, with a focus on high-impact research areas such as:
* Energy
* Materials Science
* Biodiversity
* Data Analytics
* Asian and Islamic Studies
* Bioinspiration
* Climate Change
* Herbal Medicine
* Sensor Technology
* Catalysis
* Eligible Nationalities: Open to international students of all nationalities
* Application Status: Open
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Benefits
The UGRS provides comprehensive financial support, including:
* Tuition Waivers: Covers tuition, registration, and acceptance fees.
* Monthly Allowance: BND 2,200.00 for living expenses for 36 months.
* Accommodation: Free on-campus housing (administrative fees may apply).
* Travel Support: One round-trip economy class air ticket for successful candidates residing outside Brunei.
* Research Funding: Up to BND 3,000.00 for overseas research or conference presentations.
* Visa Fees: Covered by the scholarship.
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must:
* Be under 30 years of age at the time of application (exceptions may apply).
* Hold a Master's Degree with at least an Upper Second Class or a First Class Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university.
* Fulfill UBD’s admission requirements, including English proficiency.
* Submit a high-quality and impactful research proposal.
* Degrees must be awarded within 5 years of the starting date of the relevant academic semester (1 August or 1 January).
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Application Procedure
1. Online Application: Interested candidates should apply through the UBD website.
2. Research Proposal: Begin crafting a compelling research proposal to enhance your application.
3. Deadline Awareness: Be mindful of the approaching deadline to ensure timely submission.
For more details and to start your application, visit the official UBD scholarship page [https://ubd.edu.bn/admission/graduate/graduate-fees-funding/ugrs/].