Loughborough University
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China Scholarship Council
China Scholarship Council-funded PhD scholarships in multiple disciplines at Loughborough University Loughborough University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
CSC provides a living allowance and covers air fare to/from the UK and UK visa application fees. Loughborough University will cover 100% of tuition fees for the standard 3-year full-time PhD duration. Up to 30 scholarships are available on a competitive basis for students in receipt of CSC funding.
Deadline
Jan 4, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
Loughborough University
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Loughborough University is offering China Scholarship Council (CSC) scholarships for Chinese students starting PhD studies from October 2027.
This is a research degree funding opportunity at Loughborough University (both campuses, including London campus contacts for some areas). Up to 30 scholarships are available on a competitive basis for students who receive CSC funding. The university will cover 100% of tuition fees for the standard 3-year full-time PhD duration, while CSC provides a living allowance, airfare to/from the UK, and UK visa application fees.
Applicants may apply in any academic discipline at Loughborough, with priority areas identified as Sport, Exercise and Public Health, Communication and Culture, Built Environment and Infrastructure, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Eligibility highlights: you must be a Chinese national ordinarily resident in mainland China (some overseas Chinese students may be eligible under CSC policy), be applying for a new full-time PhD, intend to return to China after completion, and meet the university’s academic and English language requirements by 31 January 2027. Current Loughborough students who are Chinese nationals and self-funding may also be eligible in their first year, subject to contacting the relevant PGR administrator by the deadline.
How to apply: submit an online PhD application to Loughborough University and indicate that you are applying for an advertised studentship using reference CSC 27. You must also apply separately to the China Scholarship Council online. If you are already in the UK, follow the CSC instructions for submitting documents to the Chinese Embassy Education Section.
Deadline: submit the PhD application to Loughborough by 4 January 2027. The CSC funding deadline may be different, so applicants should check the CSC website.
Funding details
CSC provides a living allowance and covers air fare to/from the UK and UK visa application fees. Loughborough University will cover 100% of tuition fees for the standard 3-year full-time PhD duration. Up to 30 scholarships are available on a competitive basis for students in receipt of CSC funding.
What's required
Applicants must be Chinese nationals ordinarily resident in mainland China, or eligible overseas Chinese students under CSC policy. They must be applying for a new full-time PhD, intend to return to China after completion, and meet Loughborough University academic and English language requirements for PhD study by 31 January 2027, as well as any CSC requirements. Current Loughborough students who are Chinese nationals and self-funding may be eligible in their first year, subject to contacting the relevant PGR administrator by 4 January 2027.
How to apply
Apply online for a PhD at Loughborough University and state that you are applying for an advertised studentship with reference 'CSC 27'. You must also apply online to the China Scholarship Council. If you are already in the UK, submit the CSC application and hard copy documents to the Chinese Embassy Education Section before its deadline.
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