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Scholarships and Grant Funding

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UWI Scholarships

At present, approximately 18 UWI scholarships are available to graduates of the UWI for students pursing full-time research degrees at the Mona Campus. The value of the award is J$700,000.00 per annum.

Non-UWI Scholarships

A small number of other graduate scholarships are available. Applicants are invited by means of advertisements. Details are usually provided during the period March to May of every year.

Research & Publication Grants and Graduate Awards

The Campus Committee provides research grants and graduate awards to Departments/Faculties and students to fund:

  • research projects
  • conference participation/research visits
  • thesis preparation
  • publications

Visit https://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/forms for requisite R&P application forms. Completed forms should be submitted electronically, by the prescribed deadline, to Assistant Registrar (Graduate Studies & Research).

Procedure for Grant Applications

Applications on the prescribed forms are to be submitted to the Assistant Registrar, Graduate Studies & Research, Mona, for consideration by the Campus Committee on Research & Publications and Graduate Awards:
Applications for grants are invited by means of advertisements placed on the University’s websites, Mona Messaging, and on Notice Boards.
Deadline Dates for Application - Three weeks before each meeting

NOTE
The Campus Committee requires a report on the expenditure of the grant and on the progress of the research project.

Application forms available at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/scholarship, should be submitted online by the prescribed deadline, to the Assistant Registrar (Graduate Studies & Research).

Departmental Awards

Departmental awards are offered by various departments for pursuing research in specific areas. Part-time employment may also be available, and enquiries should be made to the Head of the Department and/or Dean of Faculty in which the student is pursuing a higher degree.

Graduate students may be employed within the University for up to twelve (12) hours a week without losing their full-time student status.

Teaching Assistantships

PhD candidates, having a maximum one year to completion, can apply for Teaching Assistantships through the Head of Department.

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