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University of Edinburgh, Tercentenary PhD Scholarships in UK 2011: Chemistry

/ January 31, 2011 Leave a Comment

In 2013, the School of Chemistry will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first chair in Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.  As part of these celebrations the School has introduced the Tercentenary International Scholarships Scheme.

The Tercentenary International Scholarships Scheme helps outstanding research students from outside the United Kingdom and European Community to study in the School of Chemistry by providing for some of the costs of their training and supervision.

The scholarships are offered to overseas applicants starting full-time PhD programmes in the School of Chemistry in 2011-12, with start dates between 1 September 2011 and 1 June 2012.

A minimum of ten scholarships will be available in session 2011-12. The scholarships worth £5,000 each pa will be offered for a period of three years.

The awards will be used towards tuition fees or general living costs.

These awards cannot be held concurrently with fully-funded scholarships such as a Dorothy Hodgkins Postgraduate Award, Commonwealth Scholarship or a School Studentship. They can, however, be combined with other partial funding.

Please note that to be eligible to apply for a Tercentenary International Scholarship,

  • you must be liable for the overseas fee
  • you must be of outstanding merit and research potential
  • the Supervisor with which you wish to study must support your application

The studentships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit with candidates requiring the equivalent of a first-class honours degree or upper second-class honours degree from a recognised university or institution. Non-native English Language speakers must meet the University entry requirements of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

In this email, applicants should give full details of their EUCLID application, nominate up to four supervisors and include a description of their preferred areas of research.  Applicants must also indicate how they will fund the difference between the value of the award and the actual annual cost of studying and living at the University of Edinburgh.

The School Scholarships Allocation Committee will meet in February 2011 to select the studentship holders. The winners will be announced thereafter.

Application Deadline: 1 February 2011

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University of Kent, PhD Scholarships in Antique Archaeology 2011 in UK

/ January 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

Thanks to a grant from the Leverhulme Trust, the University of Kent is able to offer three full 3-year PhD scholarships beginning May 2011, on The Visualisation of the Late Antique City, as part of a research project led by Dr Luke Lavan and Dr Ellen Swift. Our research will aim to establish an academic basis for reconstructions of everyday life in Mediterranean cities of this period, through both synthetic writing and detailed case studies of specific archaeological sites.

The three doctorates will consider everyday Architectural Decoration in the Late Antique City, Urban Artefact Assemblages in Late Antiquity and Dress and Personal Appearance in Late Antiquity.

Sources will be both archaeological, artistic and textual, and will be used to build a shared database on everyday life, in conjunction with a historical illustrator to produce colour images of urban scenes in selected cities. On completion of the project, the doctoral theses will be prepared for publication in a monograph series and will also contribute to a collective volume on Everyday Life in the Late Antique City.

The Centre for Late Antique Archaeology is an active research hub, with easy access to London research libraries, now 50 minutes away by train.

It produces its own annual, Late Antique Archaeology, holds frequent international conferences and is engaged in a number of related field projects, at Ostia, Port of Rome, and on the Saxon Shore Forts. We enjoy good relationships with heritage practitioners of museum display, re-enactment and site interpretation for the late antique period.

The Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies is a vibrant community, committed to the interdisciplinary study of the ancient world and its neighbours, from Minoan to Late Antique times. Applicants should have a first class or 2i degree or equivalent and an established interest in late antique archaeology. An MA degree would be an advantage, as would practical experience of archaeological fieldwork / museums, and knowledge of one or more modern European languages (French, German and Italian). A commitment to meeting deadlines and working within a team is essential, as the project will only achieve its full potential if outputs are delivered on time and a collaborative ethos is maintained.

A tax-free scholarship will be provided for three years, to cover fees at Home/EU level and to provide a living allowance of 13,000 GBP.

Research expenses to cover foreign travel for the project will also be covered.

Applications for the scholarships should consist of a CV, covering letter and an example of written work, made by email to postgraduate secretary Juliette Ash. An application must also be made for the degree programme on-line . No research proposal is required but all application materials (via email or on-line) must make clear which of the above doctorates is being applied for. Candidates are welcome to apply for more than one topic, but must specify an order of preference.

Selection will be based on written submissions, with the option of interview by telephone / email.

Application Deadline: 20th February 2011

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University of Edinburgh, PhD Scholarship in Engineering Sciences 2011 in UK

/ January 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

A PhD studentship is now available in the Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics research group (AFM), School of Engineering Sciences (SES fully covering University tuition fees (at EU/UK level**) and provides a tax-free bursary of £13,600 per year, rising October each year in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a 3-year duration.

This position is available to EU/UK applicants only, unless additional scholarships are obtained by the student to cover the overseas fees difference (i.e. £12000 in 2010/11).
This project is designed to shed more light on the receptivity stage of transition to turbulence, i.e. the stage when disturbances first enter the boundary layer.
A direct numerical simulation (DNS) code is to be used to study the flow over surface obstacles (micro-roughness elements) in the presence of free stream turbulence and acoustic waves. The objective is to map out the sensitivity of boundary layer transition to the disturbance environment and hence to help understand experimental measurements.

The context for the present project is the EU ATLLAS project in which measurements of transition in high speed flow will be compared with numerical predictions. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in regular progress meetings and present results at international conferences.

The School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Southampton has an international reputation for research excellence. In the 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise, the School (in collaboration with the Institute of Sound & Vibration Research) ranked second in the total number of Unit 28 academics whose research was deemed world leading or internationally excellent.

The School is a diverse community which is committed to creating an inclusive working and learning environment in which all individuals are equally treated and valued, and can achieve their potential. The School considers all studentship applications in relation to academic criteria and regardless of the individual’s race, nationality, gender, or belief.

Candidates will have a first class degree (or equivalent) in relevant disciplines, and will work with a group of highly motivated, first class research students. The studentship is at the standard EPSRC rate (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), commencing as soon as possible.

If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Neil Sandham, AFM research group, Email: n.sandham@soton.ac.uk , Tel: +44 (0) 2380 594872
An on-line application form (or hard copy version) with guidance notes can be accessed here:
Please read the notes carefully before applying. Applications will only be considered on receipt of a completed application form. You can attach supporting documents to the on-line application, but please also email them to Julia Zimbler jfz@soton.ac.uk ccing: n.sandham@soton.ac.uk (or fax/post if you are unable to send them electronically): Julia Zimbler, Postgraduate Admissions, Graduate School Office, School of Engineering Sciences, Room 4009, Lanchester Building, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK. Fax: +44 (0) 2380 59 5167.

Please ensure you include a personal statement in your application, stating why you particularly want to do a PhD, why you think you are suited to a research degree and what particularly attracts you to this project.

Application Deadline:

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