Scholarship

Middlesex University London is pleased to announce the  British Council MSc Scholarships for Women in STEM for the 2023/24 academic year.In partnership with the British Council, Middlesex University London is offering 5 fully funded scholarships for female  students studying on an eligible programme from the one of the countries list below.The Scholarships aim to support girls and women who are under-represented in STEM. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their financial need and how they would inspire future generations of women to pursue a career in STEM.Applicants should be from  East Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippnies, Thailand, Vietnam).

Fellowship

Middlesex University London is pleased to announce the  British Council Early Academic Fellowships for Women in STEM for the 2023/24 academic year.In partnership with the British Council, Middlesex University London is hosting 4.5 (12-month each) fully funded Fellowships for  female post-docs to join in one of the following research groups as a visiting scholar.The Fellowships aim to support girls and women from East Asia (Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)  who have received their PhD within the last 12 months.

Eligible Courses

Department of Computer Science
MSc Data Science
MSc Computer Science
MSc Business Information Systems Management

Department of Design Engineering and Mathematics
MSc Engineering Management
MSc Intelligent Telecommunications Engineering
MSc Robotics

Research Groups

Department of Computer Science
AI in Medical applications, Machine Learning, Computer Vision
System verification, Model checking, formal methods, software engineering 
Software Engineering,Novel interaction technology and design, Data Visualization 
 
Department of Design Engineering and Mathematics
Digital Twinning, 5G/6G Systems

Elligibility for Scholarship

To apply for a British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM, you must

• be a woman (cis-gendered or trans) or identify as non-binary
  
• be a passport holder and permanent​ resident of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippnies, Thailand, Vietnam
• be available to commence your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2023
• have completed your undergraduate degree or have all components of an undergraduate degree to date that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at Middlesex University London by the time you submit your application
• meet the English language requirement for your programme or pass the Pre-Sessional English Programme at Middlesex University London
• have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK- demonstrate a case for financial need- be
• motivated and academically able to follow and benefit from a UK postgraduate taught course
• demonstrate your interest in the programme you are applying for and that you are active in your chosen field
• demonstrate that you are willing to contribute in the future to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after graduating from Middlesex University London
• agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK and engage with activities as part of a Scholarships for Women in STEM alumnus during and after your study in the UK. Any involvement in these activities during your study in the UK will take up no more than five hours per term
• demonstrate in your application a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home countryHow to apply and deadline

Elligibility for Fellowship

To apply for a British Council Fellowships for Women in STEM, you must

• be a woman (cis-gendered or trans) or identify as non-binary
• be a passport holder and permanent resident of either Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam
• be available to commence your academic visiting in the UK in September/October 2023
• have not previously studied at degree level or higher in the UK or lived recently in the UK
• have received your PhD  in any STEM subject within the last 12 months
• demonstrate a case for financial need
• be active in the field with work experience or with a proven interest in the proposed subject area.
• demonstrate that you are willing to contribute in the future to capacity-building and socio-economic advancement through the benefits achieved after visiting Middlesex University London
• agree to maintain contact with the British Council and act as an ambassador for the UK and engage with activities as part of a Scholarships for Women in STEM alumnus during and after your visiting in the UK.
• demonstrate in your application a plan and a passion to engage other women and girls in STEM from your home country

How to apply for Scholarship 

Step 1:  Apply an MSc Course Here  (if you haven't done so yet)
Step 2: Submit  an application form either using an online  Scholarship Application Form  or  Download the WORD Form
The deadline to apply is 23 April 2023  whereby the intervewing is expected to take place between 5-12 May 2023.

What is included in the Fellowship?

What is included in the Scholarships?

• monthly stipend for 12 months
• return air fare- visa (inclusive NHS health care surcharge) application fees
• child care fees if applicable

How many scholarships are available?

There are  12-month five scholarships available in total.

Personal D​​​ata

You must agree for your personal data to be shared with the British Council, who will be jointly responsible with Middlesex University London for allocating the Fellowships.

Please email any team members  STEMScholarships@mdx.ac.uk  with "Women in STEM" as the subject header if you have any question.

Questions

How to apply for Fellowship 

You can apply by completing either an online Scholarship Application Form  or Download the WORD Form  and email to STEMScholarships@mdx.ac.uk . The deadline to apply for the scholarship is 31 May 2023  whereby the interviewing is expected to take place between 12-16  June 2023.

What is included in the Fellowship?

• monthly stipend for 12 months
• return air fare- visa (inclusive NHS health care surcharge) application fees
• child care fees if applicable

Scholars 2022-23 cohort