Laidlaw Scholarship in Research and Leadership for Undergraduate Students in the UK 2021

Durham University is offering Scholarship in Research and Leadership for talented and motivated undergraduate students, who believe it is their moral imperative to lead with integrity and become active globle leaders and future citizens. The Undergraduate Research and Leadership Scholarship was established to build a community of leaders who can contribute effectively in all facets of society and positively benefit others. The main aim of the Scholarship is to equip undergraduate students with the necessary research and leadership skills to help them fulfil their ambitions beyond their course of study, whether they intend to pursue a career in research or in another sector. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• All undergraduate students in year one of a three year degree programme, or year one or two of a four year degree programme at the time of application are eligible to apply. 
• There are no restrictions on discipline/department, college, nationality or fee status (the programme is not open to visiting students).
• To apply for the scholarship you must:

1. Identify a research project which you are interested in.
2. Design your research project. Discuss your ideas with your chosen supervisor; your project can be original or related to research that is on-going in the University
3. Write a research proposal. Your proposal will be assessed by an internal reviewer for the quality of the candidate, project content, and proposed environment hosting the study.

Scholarship Value:

The scholarships are supported by a generous stipend of up to £6000 to enable you to participate in two 6 week summer periods in both research and leadership activities.

Required Documents:

The research proposal should be no more than one side of A4 and should cover:

• The research question
• The objectives of the research
• A summary of the project in simple terms which can be understood by a non-expert in the field

About Durham University:

Durham University is a modern and a forward-looking one that led the development of science and established one of the earliest observatories in England. It was based in two cities for over 100 years, its medical school at King's College and other Colleges in Newcastle becoming the new and independent University of Newcastle in 1963. From 2016 onwards, Queen’s Campus has been repurposed, in part as Durham University International Study Centre, where international students develop study and language skills in preparation for undergraduate and postgraduate study.

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