Queen Mary–China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarships

The Queen Mary–China Scholarship Council (CSC) PhD Scholarships are jointly funded doctoral awards supporting PhD study at Queen Mary University of London. The scheme covers all PhD disciplines within the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Humanities and Social Sciences and offers full tuition coverage plus a living stipend. Scholarships are available to both new PhD entrants and continuing (current first-year) PhD students. Successful applicants must start their programme in the 2027/28 academic year and scholarships cannot be deferred.

Full tuition fee waiver, living stipend (£1350/month) for 4 years, and one return flight ticket (provided by CSC).

Open to applicants for PhD study at Queen Mary (both new entrants and continuing first-year PhD students). Applicants must meet the IELTS/English language requirements for their course. CSC application rules differ for domestic (China) and overseas applicants.

Apply through Queen Mary’s online PhD application, identify as a CSC scholar in the funding section, obtain an offer from Queen Mary, then apply to the CSC via its portal by their deadline.