PHD Scholarship
10 PhD Scholarship Scheme
Established in conjunction with the University of Reading’s 100 Year Anniversary as well as the University of Reading Malaysia’s 10th anniversary at the Educity campus, this initiative aims to support promising doctoral candidates and strengthen research capacity across Schools.
5
Full
RM 2,500
3–4 yrs
2×
About the Scheme
The UoRM PhD (Tuition-Waiver) Scholarship Scheme offers outstanding doctoral candidates full tuition-fee waivers and an annual research support allowance. As part of the award, recipients are required to contribute to activities within their School and / or the wider University community.
The scheme is open twice yearly and awards up to five scholarships per cycle across the three PhD programmes offered at UoRM.
Scholarship Coverage
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee Waiver | Full waiver for full-time studies only |
| Duration | Minimum 3 years, Maximum 4 years |
| Stipend / Living Allowance | None |
| Research Support & Training Allowance | RM 2,500 per annum for 3 years |
| Health Insurance | None |
| Allocated Workstation | Desktop setup provided |
| Contribution Requirement | Maximum 320 hours per annum (roughly 6 hours per week) — supporting activities within the School and / or wider University. |
Eligibility Requirements
PhD Offer
Academic Qualifications
English Language
Research Proposal
Student Visa (International)
How to Apply
Prepare your application documents
Complete the PhD Scholarship Application Form (applicant’s section). Also prepare an up-to-date CV, a full research proposal, and your PhD offer letter.
Engage your prospective supervisor
Submit documents to your supervisor in advance of the deadline so they can complete the supervisor support statement on the application form.
School-level endorsement
Your Head of School reviews and endorses the application (each School may endorse up to three applications per cycle). The completed package is then forwarded to the DPGRS.
Submission to DPGRS
The Head of School submits the full application to pgrs@reading.edu.my by the official deadline.
Interview & Award Decision
Endorsed applicants are invited to a virtual interview with the PhD Scholarship Panel. The top five candidates are awarded scholarships based on combined written and interview scores.
Important: Incomplete applications or those submitted without School endorsement will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to allow sufficient time for all review stages before the institutional deadline.
Application Timeline (Tentative)
| Milestone | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | 1st July 2026 | 1st October 2026 |
| Application Closes | 15th July 2026 | 15th October 2026 |
| Interview | End of July 2026 | End of October 2026 |
| Start Date* | September 2026 | December 2026 |
*Note: Start dates may be delayed for international candidates and those serving a notice period. Deferral of commencement is generally not permitted, though exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Application Documents
Required Submission Checklist
- PhD Scholarship Application Form (applicant’s + supervisor’s sections completed)
- Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (academic qualifications, grades, work/research experience)
- Full Research Proposal
- Offer Letter to the PhD Programme
Important: This scholarship is only available to applicants who have received an offer to a PhD programme. As the application process can take up to 2 months or more, we strongly encourage you to apply early to avoid missing the scholarship deadline.
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Contact & Further Information
For queries regarding the scheme, eligibility, or the application process, please contact the Director of Postgraduate Research & Studies (DPGRS) at pgrs@reading.edu.my.
The University reserves the right to review and amend this scheme, including eligibility criteria, workload expectations, and funding terms, in line with institutional and regulatory requirements. Any updates will be communicated to applicants and current recipients in advance where possible.
