Western University has launched a new financial award to attract PhD students with connections to top US universities. The university will offer 25 PhD students connected with select US institutions a scholarship of $160K for up to four years of study, an expedited admissions process, and support securing a thesis supervisor. Western has also expanded its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program from 19 to 40 awards. Forbes reports that the move comes at a time when US universities are cutting back PhD admissions and financial support, while facing challenges around academic freedom.
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