PhD | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 95

International PhD Scholarship in Heat Storage in Hot Aquifers , Denmark

/ January 31, 2011 Leave a Comment

The PhD scholarship is integrated in a project, where we will develop new technology to improve planning of energy storage in geothermal reservoirs through high-quality experiments and modelling. Geothermal reservoirs have high temperature, so energy may be stored in these geological layers with minimal heat loss. The technology will be based on a multidisciplinary approach combining small scale geochemistry/rock physics with large scale seismic inversion and history matching of production data. The focus will be on Danish geothermal reservoirs, because heat storage is likely to be the missing link in planning sustainable energy production in Denmark, where several sources of energy should interplay. Energy sources as waste incineration and wind are not controlled by immediate energy demands. By storing energy at low heat loss in hot aquifers, we obtain an effective interplay between different sources of energy. Thereby, the degree of coverage with sustainable energy can increase at an acceptable cost. It is the right time to do this, because geothermal plants are presently being installed in Denmark. Thus, the cost of establishing heat storage in geothermal reservoirs is relatively small. The imminent question with respect to establishing heat storage in geothermal reservoirs is how the reservoirs will react to the introduction of water with a higher temperature than the natural as compared to effects of injecting cold water: How will the reservoir rock react chemically and mechanically, how will the heat and fluid distribute in the reservoir, what is the energy loss related to this storage method, and how will a potential change in water chemistry influence the operation abilities of the geothermal plant? We will evaluate the technology in an international context by collaborating with researchers working with geothermal reservoirs in other European countries.

Qualification
At the date of appointment candidates must hold an MSc degree in geo-science or engineering (e.g. civil engineering, geology, geophysics, hydrology), preferably with a strong background in reservoir geology and/or rock physics. The successful candidate must be an efficient team worker, have good communication skills, and have a critical approach to formulation and testing of hypotheses. Practical lab experience and a wish to work in the lab is a prerequisite.

The scholarship is open to both Danish and international applicants.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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

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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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