PhD programme

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) scholarship programme

The LPDP Scholarship is a funding opportunity open to Indonesian Nationals.

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Eligibility

International

The Scholarship provides support to allow recipients to carry out a four-year PhD, covering tuition fees, living expenses and research costs. The University of Dundee is proud to be a registered partner with LPDP for PhD students and we are currently offering projects within the School of Life Sciences.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for these awards, applicants must:

  • be an Indonesian National
  • meet the requirements of LPDP 
  • have completed a bachelors or masters degree before the agreed start of PhD study
  • Already have an IELTS score of 6.5 at time of applying

Choose the University of Dundee for your research journey

  • Flourish in a welcoming culture of excellence, developing research skills and competencies in leadership, management and communication.
  • Experience world-leading scientific research in first-class training environments, with excellent core facilities and well-funded research groups.
  • Develop personally and professionally by attending professional development training.
  • Receive support from your supervisors and access additional support via Student Services, International Advice Service and Doctoral Academy. 
  • Participate in annual research symposia, school-led research seminars and other postgraduate research student activities.

How to apply

The application is a two-stage process. Candidates apply to the University of Dundee and LPDP separately.

Stage 1: Apply to the University of Dundee

  • You can choose up to three projects from those listed above.
  • Complete your School of Life Sciences application form (link below)

Application Deadline – 12 April 2024

Interviews – May 2024

Successful candidates will be given an unconditional offer from the University of Dundee, which can then be uploaded to the LPDP Scholarship application portal.

Stage 2: Apply to LPDP

LPDP Application portal opens June 2024

Apply now