The Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust

Level of study

Doctoral research

Subject area

Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Social Sciences

Nationality

Bangladesh

Type of Award

Charity/Trust

Deadline for applying

None. Open all year.

Award Description

The Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust, established in 1981, is a registered United Kingdom Charity. 

The activities of the Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust are divided into two parts: Proffessional Visitors Programme conducted in partnership with the British Council Bangladesh; and grants offered to final-year doctoral students from Bangladesh studying in the United Kingdom. 

Value of Award

Visiting Fellowships and Visiting Artists

Successful applicants receive financial assistance with their fares and UK visas, and a monthly subsistence in the UK of £1,450.

Doctoral Bursaries

Modest grants of £1,000 or lower are offered to final-year doctoral students reaching the end of their studies in the UK.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants are obliged to show written evidence of an invitation from a host institution in the United Kingdom, as well as other documents required by the selection board.

Most subjects are eligible, excepting the hard sciences (engineering and technical disciplines), business studies, and computer technology. Applications in the humanities, social sciences and creative industries, are encouraged.

How to Apply

The detail of the application process, along with the application form, can be found on the Charles Wallace Banglasesh Trust website.

Website

http://www.wallace-trusts.org.uk/cwt_bangadesh.html