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PhD Studentship in Solid State Chemistry, Heriot Watt University, UK

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A PhD studentship, supported by the Energy Technology Partnership, is available for a project in solid-state materials chemistry. The work, to be carried out in conjunction with an industrial partner, will involve the synthesis and characterisation of new thermoelectric materials, with the aim of producing power generation devices suitable for energy recovery from low-grade waste heat. Candidates should have or expect to gain a first or upper second-class degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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VU Fellowships for International Students, Netherlands: Culture, Organization & Management, Political Science, Social & Cultural Anthropology, Social Research

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VU University Amsterdam provides a small number of scholarships for exceptional international students from all countries of the world through the VU Fellowship Programme. The most important selection criteria are academic excellence and motivation. We offer three types of scholarship:

  • € 20.000: A nearly full scholarship covering tuition fee, accommodation, visa costs and part of the living expenses for Non-EER students
  • € 10.000: A scholarship covering a major part of the tuition fees for non-EER students, or a nearly full scholarship for EER students
  • € 5.000: A scholarship covering accommodation expenses for one year

    • The Faculty board will select students for the scholarships depending on their grades, motivation and financial situation. The scholarships will be awarded early May. You can apply by sending us this application form and a scholarship motivation letter. The scholarship motivation letter should include, an explanation why you wish and need to receive the amount you specified above, an indication of what financial resources you can contribute yourself to your studies, if you are still planning to participate in the programme if you do not receive this scholarship.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011.

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    10 Fully-Funded STRIP Scholarships in Engineering at Swansea University, UK

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    The College of Engineering has  EngD positions available for October 2011, funded by the Steel Technology Research and Innovation Partnership (STRIP). Applicants must have a good first degree in a subject relevant to their project of interest. Applications from graduates in Engineering, Science, Mathematics and Technology will be accepted. Due to funding restrictions, only students from the UK/EU are eligible to apply. These are Steel Training Research and Innovation Partnership (STRIP) funded positions, and include full fees plus an annual stipend of £16,600. Funds for other expenses, including conferences and fieldwork, are also available. Research projects available within this scheme are heavily linked with a variety of industrial partners, including the UK’s largest manufacturing company Tata. Full details of these specific projects can be found on the STRIP website from March onwards. The Steel Training Research and Innovation Partnership (STRIP) invests in the Welsh metals and manufacturing industry by training high calibre people from both an academia and industrial background in metallurgy, corrosion, coatings, manufacturing, mechanical properties and more. The EngD is a PhD level qualification that involves a taught component and a large, 4 year research project defined by and undertaken in  industry.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011

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