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Global research
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https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-research/
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Global research

Source: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-research/ Parent: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/

The Global Office supports and coordinates a diverse suite of innovative programmes that aim to enhance our international collaboration, deepen our research connectivity with key institutions and scholars to address some of the most pressing global challenges, and solidify the University's world-leading reputation. Keep up to date with the most recent global research news by following the Global Office's blog.

Global Fellowship Scheme

The Global Fellowship Scheme provides prestigious awards to enable talented scholars from around the globe to spend anywhere between one week to a month at St Andrews.

Joint funding programmes

The University has partnered with several leading international institutions to establish joint funding programmes that support innovative research and education collaborations.

Visiting Scholars Scheme

The University welcomes academics from across the globe to undertake a period of research and study within the unique scholarly community at St Andrews.

Bonn-St Andrews joint appointments scheme

The University of St Andrews and the University of Bonn have a joint appointments agreement, which enables researchers to spend time at the other university over a three-year period.

Global PhDs

The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer tailored opportunities for joint PhDs, known as ‘co-tutelles’, allowing students to conduct doctoral research at two institutions and to obtain a jointly awarded degree.

Validation of degrees from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

The University of St Andrews validates research degrees offered by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. On successful completion of their programmes of study, research students at the Conservatoire receive an award from the University.

China Scholarship Council

The University of St Andrews has a collaborative agreement with the China Scholarship Council to develop research collaborations between the UK and Chinese universities and research institutions.