Master by Research and Ph.D. Programmes offered by UM

Eligibility criteria

The UM Ph.D. and Master (by Research) Degree Scholarship Award Criteria approved by Senate are as follows: Academic ability of the applicant and the quality of the research proposal (60%): Academic ability: academic track record; evidence of academic excellence and rigour; publications; strong academic reference (if available); ability of the candidate to undertake the proposed research and bring it to a successful completion Research proposal quality: validity of the hypothesis; relevance of research; relevance and currency of any citations and references The quality of the motivational letter (10%): quality of language and syntax; connection of research proposal to candidate’s current or intended occupation and career demonstration of knowledge about and commitment and passion for research topic Performance during the interview (10%) clarity of communication in the English language; ability to follow and answer questions; suitability of temperament and evidence that candidate will be able to proceed along the designated research plan Candidate’s personal circumstances and financial need (10%) taking into account the stage in the career of the candidate, other means of support and the possibility to undertake the programme of studies without the scholarship. Contribution to the UM and to Malta as a result of the research being undertaken (10%). the benefit of any generated added value to Malta and the UM. The percentage score achieved during the interview will be translated into an equivalent percentage fee waiver based on the following ranges: Score achieved during the interview Fee Waiver awarded % 80 - 100% Full Fee Waiver 70 - 79% 80% 60 - 69% 60% 50 - 59% 40% 0 - 49% 0%