Two Doctoral Studentships at SPRU on Transitions to Sustainability’
SPRU (Science and Technology Policy Research) at the University of
Sussex is pleased to offer two DPhil positions, available to start in
October 2008.
The two doctoral positions are part of a larger research programme led
by Professor Frank W Geels and funded under a prestigious first round
grant from the European Research Council.
The title of the research programme is: Destabilisation of
sociotechnical regimes as the key to transitions towards
sustainability. This refers to the important emerging field of study
concerning non-incremental changes in transport, energy and food systems
necessary in order to achieve more sustainable societies a field in
which Professor Geels is a leading figure.
The theoretical framework for the programme involves an exploration of
the mechanisms and conditions under which existing systems or regimes
become unstable. This may partly be as a result of external pressure
(from policy makers or civil society), or partly because of changing
beliefs of industry actors. The research programme is multi-disciplinary
and will combine insights from sociology of technology,
neo-institutional theory, and evolutionary economics. Empirical work
focuses on the coal industry, car industry and (pig) farming industry,
using case studies as the main method.
The doctoral students will be expected to work as a key element of the
research programme under the personal supervision and direction of
Professor Geels. Their contributions will be intrinsic to achieving the
theoretical and empirical goals as specified in the awarded research
proposal. This is available at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/1-2-2.html.
The successful applicants will receive a salary of ₤21,050 per year over
a period of forty-two months. During this period, the salary will be
subject to standard incremental advancement. This compares favourably
with the level of remuneration and three year funding period that is
normal for doctoral positions, thus giving additional funded time for
completion of the thesis and preparation of publications. The project
budget also includes provision for appropriate travel and a computer.
The successful applicant will need to pay the standard applicable
student fees.
We are looking for excellent applicants, who meet the following criteria:
They have completed a master in sociology of technology (STS),
neo-institutional theory, evolutionary economics or
organization/business studies.
Applicants should be excellent, and are invited to provide indications
for this (e.g. high grades, won prizes, published articles,
recommendations) and their suitability for the project.
Demonstrable affinity or experience with the issue of sustainability and
the domains of transport, energy/coal, or agriculture is preferable.
Current first year (research) students are also invited to apply.
The projects are open to international candidates.
Applicants should include a CV and a letter that explains: a) why they
are interested in the project (programme text available at
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/1-2-2.html), b) why they are good
candidates for the post (indications of excellence). For the purposes of
evaluation, applicants should also submit a 4-6 page research outline
relating to the areas defined in the proposal posted at
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/1-2-2.html.
This documents should be submitted at:
<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/publications/pgrad2008/applying>.
Applicants should also indicate under 'other information-finance' that
they are applying for an ERC Studentship in SPRU under the ‘Destable’
Project. Please inform Merrill Jones in SPRU (mcj22 @ sussex.ac.uk) when
you have sent your application.
Closing date: 1700, 11 July 2008
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Full-time PhD Studentship
Microbiology - Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year PhD studentship starting
in October 2008. The studentship includes a bursary of £12,600 per annum
(tax-free) for three years and all tuition fees.
Candidates should hold a good first degree (at least an Upper-Second Class or
equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
Project: Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in hospital-acquired infections
represents a considerable burden to healthcare delivered globally. This research
project aims to develop proteomic approaches (including MALDI-TOF-MS) for
discrimination and characterisation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Proteomic
techniques, such as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, will be used to
identify biomarkers of antibacterial resistance on the surface of bacterial
isolates. Candidates should have a strong interest in bacteriology and molecular
biology. Laboratory based practical experience in microbiology, molecular
biology and proteomic techniques would be an advantage.
Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas
status as well as those from UK.
Candidates for whom English is not their first language should hold an English
qualification at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Office, De Montfort
University, Leicester, LE1 9BH. Telephone: 0116 2506309. Web:
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/index.jsp
Closing Date: 25th July 2008
An application form may be downloaded from:
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/degrees/procedure.jsp
Microbiology - Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year PhD studentship starting
in October 2008. The studentship includes a bursary of £12,600 per annum
(tax-free) for three years and all tuition fees.
Candidates should hold a good first degree (at least an Upper-Second Class or
equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
Project: Discrimination of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
The emergence of antibiotic resistance in hospital-acquired infections
represents a considerable burden to healthcare delivered globally. This research
project aims to develop proteomic approaches (including MALDI-TOF-MS) for
discrimination and characterisation of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Proteomic
techniques, such as two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, will be used to
identify biomarkers of antibacterial resistance on the surface of bacterial
isolates. Candidates should have a strong interest in bacteriology and molecular
biology. Laboratory based practical experience in microbiology, molecular
biology and proteomic techniques would be an advantage.
Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas
status as well as those from UK.
Candidates for whom English is not their first language should hold an English
qualification at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Office, De Montfort
University, Leicester, LE1 9BH. Telephone: 0116 2506309. Web:
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/index.jsp
Closing Date: 25th July 2008
An application form may be downloaded from:
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/degrees/procedure.jsp
PhD Studentships
Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply
Cardiff School of Engineering
Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University.
In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration to double this by 2020 and the EU target of 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020, the renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation (DG) will play a major role in the future.
The integration of RES and DG will pose many research challenges, especially due to changes in the current network operational and control strategies and dynamic behavior of the network. It is recognised that the future electricity network, both at the transmission and distribution level, can no longer play a passive role. The structure of the network will be highly interconnected with smaller controllable areas, with more responsive demand side loads and DGs. The application of power electronics such as FACTS, HVDC will offer the potential to manage the power flows while enhancing the controllability of the network under dynamic operating conditions. The estimation of the state of the entire and/or controllable areas of the network and coordinate control of these areas will become essential tools.
Recognising the anticipated changes in the future electricity supply system, CIREGS is developing research capacity in integrated renewable energy generation and supply, including “Smart Grids” of the future and contributing towards meeting the UK medium-term renewable energy targets.
The specific PhD projects available are:
1. Integration of Gas/Electricity/ Heat Distribution Networks (REF: NJ-FEM-08)
2. System Support from Demand and Generation (REF: NJ-FLEX1-08)
3. Stability Studies of Multi Terminal HVDC Networks (REF: NJ-FLEX2-08)
4. Smart Grids (REF: NJ-CIREGS1-08)
5. Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms (REF: NJ-CIREGS2-08)
6. Modern Power Systems (REF: NJ-CIREGS3-08)
The projects are funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and by Supergen consortia.
Funding and Eligibility:
The studentships are open to UK/EU or Overseas candidates. The awards will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU fee rate only (non-EU candidates will have to finance the remainder of the overseas fee by other means), and will provide an annual stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£12,940 for 2008/9).
Applicants should have a good Honours degree (at upper second class or above) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and be able to contribute to achieve the research objectives of the Centre.
How to Apply:
Applications can be made online – please see www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply
Please ensure you quote the relevant project reference and title (as shown above) on your application (please put the reference and title in the “research topic” and/or “prospective supervisor” sections of the online application form).
Further information:
Informal enquires may be made to Dr Janaka Ekanayake by email to EkanayakeJ@cardiff. ac.uk
Closing Date for Applications: July 7th 2008
Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply
Cardiff School of Engineering
Applications are invited for six PhD studentships at the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) within the School of Engineering at Cardiff University.
In order to meet the UK government target of 10% of electricity supplies from renewable energy by 2010, an aspiration to double this by 2020 and the EU target of 15% of all energy from renewable sources by 2020, the renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generation (DG) will play a major role in the future.
The integration of RES and DG will pose many research challenges, especially due to changes in the current network operational and control strategies and dynamic behavior of the network. It is recognised that the future electricity network, both at the transmission and distribution level, can no longer play a passive role. The structure of the network will be highly interconnected with smaller controllable areas, with more responsive demand side loads and DGs. The application of power electronics such as FACTS, HVDC will offer the potential to manage the power flows while enhancing the controllability of the network under dynamic operating conditions. The estimation of the state of the entire and/or controllable areas of the network and coordinate control of these areas will become essential tools.
Recognising the anticipated changes in the future electricity supply system, CIREGS is developing research capacity in integrated renewable energy generation and supply, including “Smart Grids” of the future and contributing towards meeting the UK medium-term renewable energy targets.
The specific PhD projects available are:
1. Integration of Gas/Electricity/ Heat Distribution Networks (REF: NJ-FEM-08)
2. System Support from Demand and Generation (REF: NJ-FLEX1-08)
3. Stability Studies of Multi Terminal HVDC Networks (REF: NJ-FLEX2-08)
4. Smart Grids (REF: NJ-CIREGS1-08)
5. Integration of Large Offshore Wind Farms (REF: NJ-CIREGS2-08)
6. Modern Power Systems (REF: NJ-CIREGS3-08)
The projects are funded by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and by Supergen consortia.
Funding and Eligibility:
The studentships are open to UK/EU or Overseas candidates. The awards will cover tuition fees at the UK/EU fee rate only (non-EU candidates will have to finance the remainder of the overseas fee by other means), and will provide an annual stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£12,940 for 2008/9).
Applicants should have a good Honours degree (at upper second class or above) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and be able to contribute to achieve the research objectives of the Centre.
How to Apply:
Applications can be made online – please see www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply
Please ensure you quote the relevant project reference and title (as shown above) on your application (please put the reference and title in the “research topic” and/or “prospective supervisor” sections of the online application form).
Further information:
Informal enquires may be made to Dr Janaka Ekanayake by email to EkanayakeJ@cardiff. ac.uk
Closing Date for Applications: July 7th 2008
PhD Studentships
Real Estate Initiative
Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment
Applications are invited for PhD studentships in the University of Ulster Real Estate Initiative in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown Campus.
Two studentships are available and we particularly are interested in proposals for the following projects:
1. Analyse the holistic approach to workplace environments, management systems and new technologies in meeting corporate end-user requirements.
Supervisor: Professor Stanley McGreal. T: 028 9036 6566 E: ws.mcgreal@ulster. ac.uk
2. Impact of quality led design on real estate value and performance.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry@ulster. ac.uk
3. An analysis of the role of city branding and place making as vehicles in delivering proactive regeneration.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari- parsa@ulster. ac.uk
4. An investigation of the role of bank financing in real estate development and investment in global markets.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry@ulster. ac.uk
5. Emerging markets - identifying special characteristics of these markets, transparency issues and modes of operation in the Middle East, and Africa.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari- parsa@ulster. ac.uk
Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in property, urban design, planning, investment or cognate discipline related to the project area. Successful candidates will enrol a.s.a.p. and by October 2008 on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Each of the studentships will comprise fees (home, EU and overseas applications welcome) and an annual stipend of £12,600. It will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress and is tenable in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown campuses.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 1 August 2008. Interviews will be held during August 2008.
If you wish to discuss your proposal please contact the Project Supervisors Apply at: http://research. ulster.ac. uk/info/prospect ive/apply. html or application materials are available from Research Office, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Tel 028 7032 4729, e-mail hj.campbell@ ulster.ac. uk, Web www.ulster.ac. uk/researchstudy
Real Estate Initiative
Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment
Applications are invited for PhD studentships in the University of Ulster Real Estate Initiative in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown Campus.
Two studentships are available and we particularly are interested in proposals for the following projects:
1. Analyse the holistic approach to workplace environments, management systems and new technologies in meeting corporate end-user requirements.
Supervisor: Professor Stanley McGreal. T: 028 9036 6566 E: ws.mcgreal@ulster. ac.uk
2. Impact of quality led design on real estate value and performance.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry@ulster. ac.uk
3. An analysis of the role of city branding and place making as vehicles in delivering proactive regeneration.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari- parsa@ulster. ac.uk
4. An investigation of the role of bank financing in real estate development and investment in global markets.
Supervisor: Professor Jim Berry. T: 028 9036 6562 E: jn.berry@ulster. ac.uk
5. Emerging markets - identifying special characteristics of these markets, transparency issues and modes of operation in the Middle East, and Africa.
Supervisor: Professor Ali Parsa. T: 028 9036 6283 E: ag.ghanbari- parsa@ulster. ac.uk
Candidates should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in property, urban design, planning, investment or cognate discipline related to the project area. Successful candidates will enrol a.s.a.p. and by October 2008 on a full-time programme of research studies leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Each of the studentships will comprise fees (home, EU and overseas applications welcome) and an annual stipend of £12,600. It will be awarded for a period of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress and is tenable in the Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment at the Belfast or Jordanstown campuses.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 1 August 2008. Interviews will be held during August 2008.
If you wish to discuss your proposal please contact the Project Supervisors Apply at: http://research. ulster.ac. uk/info/prospect ive/apply. html or application materials are available from Research Office, University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, BT52 1SA, Tel 028 7032 4729, e-mail hj.campbell@ ulster.ac. uk, Web www.ulster.ac. uk/researchstudy
PAIS East Asia Postgraduate Research Fellowship
ENTRY 2008/09
Politics and International Studies
The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) invites applications for one East Asia Postgraduate Research Fellowship to fund three years of doctoral research at the University of Warwick.
This doctoral research will form part of PAIS's programme to consolidate the study of East Asia in the department and across the University. The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Chris Hughes in PAIS. In addition to pursuing their own doctoral research, the holder of the Fellowship will be expected under Professor Hughes's direction to form part of a research team and provide assistance in a range of activities to promote research on East Asia. PAIS has one of the largest concentrations in the UK of research expertise in the contemporary international and domestic East Asian politics.
The successful candidates should have an interest in the international and domestic politics of East Asia, broadly in one or more of the disciplines of Political Science, International Relations, International Political Economy, Security Studies, East Asian Studies, and Japanese Studies. Professor Hughes would particularly welcome applications in his research specialism of Japanese foreign and security policy, but also seeks applications in areas such as Japan-China relations, East Asian regional security more generally, and East Asian regionalism and political economy.
The Fellowship will be highly competitive. Successful candidates should have obtained at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education before 31 July 2008. The possession of a MA in a relevant discipline would also be an advantage, as would some pre-existing knowledge of East Asia. Applicants should have the requisite standard of English, and some ability in Japanese or another East Asian language would be useful. Home/EU and Overseas students are eligible for the Fellowship.
The scholarship includes for three years:
The payment of academic fees
A maintenance grant in line with the UK Research Council standard stipend (£12,940 for full-time award holders in 2008/2009)
Successful candidates may be asked in consultation with Professor Hughes to undertake up to 110 hours of assistance in a year. This assistance may take the form of research and/or teaching and/or administrative duties.
Interested candidates are encouraged in the first instance to contact directly Professor Hughes (c.w.hughes@warwick. ac.uk) for informal discussions about their suitability and research plans. Formal applications should be made by sending a completed application form, two references, and academic transcript to Professor Hughes. Candidates should also make the normal formal application through the University of Warwick's Graduate School (http://www2. warwick.ac. uk/study/ postgraduate/ apply).
The deadline for applications is 4 August 2008.
Entry is for the academic year 2008/09, ideally in October 2008, but slightly later entry is negotiable. For more information about PAIS and postgraduate research, please consult: http://www.warwick. ac.uk/go/ politics.
Please quote job vacancy reference number PAIS1-068.
The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Monday 04 August 2008.
ENTRY 2008/09
Politics and International Studies
The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) invites applications for one East Asia Postgraduate Research Fellowship to fund three years of doctoral research at the University of Warwick.
This doctoral research will form part of PAIS's programme to consolidate the study of East Asia in the department and across the University. The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Chris Hughes in PAIS. In addition to pursuing their own doctoral research, the holder of the Fellowship will be expected under Professor Hughes's direction to form part of a research team and provide assistance in a range of activities to promote research on East Asia. PAIS has one of the largest concentrations in the UK of research expertise in the contemporary international and domestic East Asian politics.
The successful candidates should have an interest in the international and domestic politics of East Asia, broadly in one or more of the disciplines of Political Science, International Relations, International Political Economy, Security Studies, East Asian Studies, and Japanese Studies. Professor Hughes would particularly welcome applications in his research specialism of Japanese foreign and security policy, but also seeks applications in areas such as Japan-China relations, East Asian regional security more generally, and East Asian regionalism and political economy.
The Fellowship will be highly competitive. Successful candidates should have obtained at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution of higher education before 31 July 2008. The possession of a MA in a relevant discipline would also be an advantage, as would some pre-existing knowledge of East Asia. Applicants should have the requisite standard of English, and some ability in Japanese or another East Asian language would be useful. Home/EU and Overseas students are eligible for the Fellowship.
The scholarship includes for three years:
The payment of academic fees
A maintenance grant in line with the UK Research Council standard stipend (£12,940 for full-time award holders in 2008/2009)
Successful candidates may be asked in consultation with Professor Hughes to undertake up to 110 hours of assistance in a year. This assistance may take the form of research and/or teaching and/or administrative duties.
Interested candidates are encouraged in the first instance to contact directly Professor Hughes (c.w.hughes@warwick. ac.uk) for informal discussions about their suitability and research plans. Formal applications should be made by sending a completed application form, two references, and academic transcript to Professor Hughes. Candidates should also make the normal formal application through the University of Warwick's Graduate School (http://www2. warwick.ac. uk/study/ postgraduate/ apply).
The deadline for applications is 4 August 2008.
Entry is for the academic year 2008/09, ideally in October 2008, but slightly later entry is negotiable. For more information about PAIS and postgraduate research, please consult: http://www.warwick. ac.uk/go/ politics.
Please quote job vacancy reference number PAIS1-068.
The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end of Monday 04 August 2008.
PhD Studentship - Crisis Management in Project and Program
PhD Studentship
Crisis Management in Project and Programme Management
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is
offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme
Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging
discipline. The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.
The repeated failure of major projects and programmes in the public and private
sectors has been linked with the inability of project and programme managers to
manage crisis situations effectively. One certainty in a world increasingly
saturated with complexity and uncertainty is that the future will be punctuated
by sudden, unexpected, and potent events that will require a rapid response. The
variety of crisis that can arise in projects and programmes is enourmous.
However, there are very few detailed accounts of crisis management. This PhD
study will explore the phenomenon of crisis in projects and programmes - its
nature, its causes and its resulting managerial behaviour. We envisage that the
findings of the study will have significant theoretical and practical
implications.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully
funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr Elmar Kutsch.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience
of working on projects is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant
specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and
stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr. Elmar Kutsch,
tel +44 (0)1234 751122, Website
http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2008.
Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD
projects are available on the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or
from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373
PhD Studentship
Crisis Management in Project and Programme Management
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is
offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme
Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging
discipline. The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.
The repeated failure of major projects and programmes in the public and private
sectors has been linked with the inability of project and programme managers to
manage crisis situations effectively. One certainty in a world increasingly
saturated with complexity and uncertainty is that the future will be punctuated
by sudden, unexpected, and potent events that will require a rapid response. The
variety of crisis that can arise in projects and programmes is enourmous.
However, there are very few detailed accounts of crisis management. This PhD
study will explore the phenomenon of crisis in projects and programmes - its
nature, its causes and its resulting managerial behaviour. We envisage that the
findings of the study will have significant theoretical and practical
implications.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully
funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr Elmar Kutsch.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience
of working on projects is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant
specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and
stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr. Elmar Kutsch,
tel +44 (0)1234 751122, Website
http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 31st July 2008.
Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD
projects are available on the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or
from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373
PhD Studentship in Programme Management (2) - Cranfield University
PhD Studentship
Distributed leadership in programme management
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is
offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme
Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging
discipline.
The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.
In business and government, programmes are used to transform strategies and
policies into desired outcomes and benefits. Programmes usually consist of
multiple related projects. The concept of the project manager as a single point
of integrative project leadership and responsibility is widely accepted as a
fundamental principle of good practice. Now, professional guidelines in the
emerging discipline of programme management advocate a similar single,
integrative leadership status for the role of the programme manager.
In practice, however, the leadership of programmes is inevitably distributed or
shared among a changing group of individuals. The collective nature of programme
leadership has important consequences for the behaviours and mindsets of
individuals and for the governance structures within which they operate. There
is a significant opportunity and need for the creation of new knowledge in this
domain, and the development of new theories based on empirical evidence.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully
funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr David Partington.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience
of working on projects and programmes is desirable, although not essential. An
MBA or relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and
stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr David
Partington, tel +44 (0)1234 751122, , Website
http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2008. Full details of the
application process, the PhD programme and other PhD projects are available on
the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or from the PhD Programme
Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373
PhD Studentship
Distributed leadership in programme management
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is
offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme
Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging
discipline.
The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008.
In business and government, programmes are used to transform strategies and
policies into desired outcomes and benefits. Programmes usually consist of
multiple related projects. The concept of the project manager as a single point
of integrative project leadership and responsibility is widely accepted as a
fundamental principle of good practice. Now, professional guidelines in the
emerging discipline of programme management advocate a similar single,
integrative leadership status for the role of the programme manager.
In practice, however, the leadership of programmes is inevitably distributed or
shared among a changing group of individuals. The collective nature of programme
leadership has important consequences for the behaviours and mindsets of
individuals and for the governance structures within which they operate. There
is a significant opportunity and need for the creation of new knowledge in this
domain, and the development of new theories based on empirical evidence.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully
funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr David Partington.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Experience
of working on projects and programmes is desirable, although not essential. An
MBA or relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and
stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr David
Partington, tel +44 (0)1234 751122, , Website
http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 31 July 2008. Full details of the
application process, the PhD programme and other PhD projects are available on
the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or from the PhD Programme
Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373
PhD Studentship in Project Management (3) - Cranfield University
PhD Studentship
False Optimism in Project Management
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is
offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme
Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging
discipline.
The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008
The repeated failure of major projects in the public and private sectors has
been linked with the setting and sustaining of over-optimistic expectations by
stakeholders. This PhD study will explore the phenomenon of false optimism in
projects - its nature and its causes. We envisage that the findings of the study
will have significant theoretical and practical implications.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully
funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr Elmar Kutsch.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Ideally, we
are seeking an individual with a background in social psychology. Experience of
working on projects is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant
specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and
stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr. Elmar Kutsch,
tel +44 (0)1234 751122,
Website http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 7 July 2008.
Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD
projects are available on the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or
from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373
PhD Studentship
False Optimism in Project Management
International Centre for Programme Management
Cranfield School of Management - one of Europe's top management schools - is
offering this PhD studentship within its International Centre for Programme
Management, a world-leading hub for research into this important emerging
discipline.
The studentship is tenable for four years from October 2008
The repeated failure of major projects in the public and private sectors has
been linked with the setting and sustaining of over-optimistic expectations by
stakeholders. This PhD study will explore the phenomenon of false optimism in
projects - its nature and its causes. We envisage that the findings of the study
will have significant theoretical and practical implications.
Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this fully
funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr Elmar Kutsch.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline. Ideally, we
are seeking an individual with a background in social psychology. Experience of
working on projects is desirable, although not essential. An MBA or relevant
specialist masters degree would be an advantage.
The studentship includes full payment of fees at the UK or overseas rate and
stipend of £12,940 per annum.
For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr. Elmar Kutsch,
tel +44 (0)1234 751122,
Website http://www.som.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research/centres/icpm/
The closing date for applications is 7 July 2008.
Full details of the application process, the PhD programme and other PhD
projects are available on the School's website at www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/phd or
from the PhD Programme Manager, Wendy Habgood, on tel +44 (0)1234 754373
PhD Studentship: Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award
Modelling Rupture of CO2 Pipelines
Department of Chemical Engineering
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is considered to be the most effective
way of tackling the effects of global warming. This will require the
large-scale capture, transportation and storage of CO2.
In the case of coal fired power generation plants, pressurised pipelines are considered to be the most practical, and possibly the only option for transporting
the captured CO2 for subsequent storage.
Given the enormous amounts of CO2 contained in such pipelines (typically
several million tonnes), a prior knowledge of the release rate and
subsequent dispersion in the event of pipeline rupture is central to
assessing the failure impact. CO2 is toxic and when inhaled in large
concentrations can lead to asphyxiation.
This exciting PhD project aims to extend our award winning work
(http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/mahgerefteh) to develop a computer
based model for predicting the failure consequences of CO2 pipelines.
The project carried out in close collaboration with a major industrial
partner is multidisciplinary involving a variety of subjects including,
fluid mechanics, mathematics, heat transfer, quantitative risk
assessment and computing. The experience gained is expected to equip the
prospective PhD graduate with job opportunities in a variety of
industrial sectors particularly in the oil and gas industry.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding First Class Chemical
Engineering or Mathematics graduate (although other relevant disciplines
will be considered) preferably with computing skills. The funding covers
full tuition fees plus maintenance over three years and is open to
suitably qualified overseas students.
UCL is consistently classed amongst the top Universities in the world.
The UCL Chemical Engineering department in particular received the
highest research rating in the most recent Government funded Research
Assessment Exercise placing it amongst the only three such departments
in the UK.
C.V's should be sent either by post or email as soon as possible to:
Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh
Department of Chemical Engineering
University College London
Torrington Place
London WC1E 7JE
Tel: 020 7679 3835
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/mahgerefteh
Modelling Rupture of CO2 Pipelines
Department of Chemical Engineering
Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is considered to be the most effective
way of tackling the effects of global warming. This will require the
large-scale capture, transportation and storage of CO2.
In the case of coal fired power generation plants, pressurised pipelines are considered to be the most practical, and possibly the only option for transporting
the captured CO2 for subsequent storage.
Given the enormous amounts of CO2 contained in such pipelines (typically
several million tonnes), a prior knowledge of the release rate and
subsequent dispersion in the event of pipeline rupture is central to
assessing the failure impact. CO2 is toxic and when inhaled in large
concentrations can lead to asphyxiation.
This exciting PhD project aims to extend our award winning work
(http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/mahgerefteh) to develop a computer
based model for predicting the failure consequences of CO2 pipelines.
The project carried out in close collaboration with a major industrial
partner is multidisciplinary involving a variety of subjects including,
fluid mechanics, mathematics, heat transfer, quantitative risk
assessment and computing. The experience gained is expected to equip the
prospective PhD graduate with job opportunities in a variety of
industrial sectors particularly in the oil and gas industry.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding First Class Chemical
Engineering or Mathematics graduate (although other relevant disciplines
will be considered) preferably with computing skills. The funding covers
full tuition fees plus maintenance over three years and is open to
suitably qualified overseas students.
UCL is consistently classed amongst the top Universities in the world.
The UCL Chemical Engineering department in particular received the
highest research rating in the most recent Government funded Research
Assessment Exercise placing it amongst the only three such departments
in the UK.
C.V's should be sent either by post or email as soon as possible to:
Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh
Department of Chemical Engineering
University College London
Torrington Place
London WC1E 7JE
Tel: 020 7679 3835
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/staff/mahgerefteh
PhD Studentships: Control Systems
Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Control Systems Group
Dr Alexander Lanzon
Start date: September/October 2008
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2008
Scholarship funds are available to support top-level graduate students
(both home/EU and overseas), wishing to read for a PhD degree in Robust
Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
The funds are available through an EPSRC project and the successful candidates
will work with Dr Lanzon in the Control Systems Group
Candidates should have a first or upper second class degree from a UK
university or an overseas equivalent. Excellent knowledge of modern
control theory and control fundamentals is essential, and demonstrable
mathematical strengths are desirable.
Interested candidates should formally submit a full application for
admission at the University of Manchester as soon as possible, and by
31st July at the latest. This can be completed online at:
http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
It is important to ensure that all requested documents for a full
application are uploaded, including detailed transcripts of previous
university studies and two referee reports. Applications must state Dr A
Lanzon in the "Proposed Research Supervisor" field of the online
application form.
Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Control Systems Group
Dr Alexander Lanzon
Start date: September/October 2008
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2008
Scholarship funds are available to support top-level graduate students
(both home/EU and overseas), wishing to read for a PhD degree in Robust
Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
The funds are available through an EPSRC project and the successful candidates
will work with Dr Lanzon in the Control Systems Group
Candidates should have a first or upper second class degree from a UK
university or an overseas equivalent. Excellent knowledge of modern
control theory and control fundamentals is essential, and demonstrable
mathematical strengths are desirable.
Interested candidates should formally submit a full application for
admission at the University of Manchester as soon as possible, and by
31st July at the latest. This can be completed online at:
http://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/
It is important to ensure that all requested documents for a full
application are uploaded, including detailed transcripts of previous
university studies and two referee reports. Applications must state Dr A
Lanzon in the "Proposed Research Supervisor" field of the online
application form.
London South Bank University
MPhil-PhD Scholarships
Business
Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management
Fully-funded: UK/EU/Overseas applicants
We seek applications for a research scholarship:
* MPhil-PhD in a suitable aspect of Business
The scholarships are for award to outstanding UK/EU/Overseas applicants and are
intended to commence in the 2008/2009 academic year.
The scholarships have an annual bursary of £15,000 for the 2008/2009 academic
year, and fee-settlement of the relevant annual tuition fee. They are to be
offered only to new full-time research students. In the first instance they are
offered for one year only, but subject to satisfactory annual progress, are
renewable for each of a further two academic years.
You will need a distinctive and related Master's degree, supported by relevant
practical experience and a high standard of both spoken and written English.
Applications are sought from all eligible applicants, in particular, those who
obtained their Master's degree from the Faculty of Business, Computing &
Information Management of London South Bank University.
The faculty's business-related Research Institute and Centres welcome suitable
applicants for doctoral level research training. Applications are invited from
scholars wishing to undertake MPhil-PhD research within one or more of the
business-related areas stated below:
1. Accounting, Finance & Governance (Centre for Research in Accounting, Finance
& Governance)
2. International Business (Centre for International Business)
3. International Marketing (Ehrenberg Centre for Research in Marketing)
4. Not-for-Profit and/or Third Sector (Centre for Government & Charity
Management)
5. Social and Financial Systems (Centre for Social & Financial Systems Research)
6. Strategy, Management, Leadership and Innovation (Institute for Strategic
Leadership & Service Improvement)
To apply please send a recent CV, the names and contact details of two referees
and a brief (circa 700 words) description of the research area that is of
interest. Please quote ref: BCIM 02. In addition, you must also complete the
standard form for admission to a research degree at London South Bank University
available at: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/rbdo/forms/Admission-Application-RES1.doc
and sent it to: Dr Kenneth D'Silva, Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees
Programme, Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management, London South
Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA, England.
Informal enquiries about these scholarships may be made to Dr D'Silva on
dsilvake@... or fax + 44 (20) 7815 7891.
In all cases, fully completed applications must be received no later than 7
July, 2008.
MPhil-PhD Scholarships
Business
Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management
Fully-funded: UK/EU/Overseas applicants
We seek applications for a research scholarship:
* MPhil-PhD in a suitable aspect of Business
The scholarships are for award to outstanding UK/EU/Overseas applicants and are
intended to commence in the 2008/2009 academic year.
The scholarships have an annual bursary of £15,000 for the 2008/2009 academic
year, and fee-settlement of the relevant annual tuition fee. They are to be
offered only to new full-time research students. In the first instance they are
offered for one year only, but subject to satisfactory annual progress, are
renewable for each of a further two academic years.
You will need a distinctive and related Master's degree, supported by relevant
practical experience and a high standard of both spoken and written English.
Applications are sought from all eligible applicants, in particular, those who
obtained their Master's degree from the Faculty of Business, Computing &
Information Management of London South Bank University.
The faculty's business-related Research Institute and Centres welcome suitable
applicants for doctoral level research training. Applications are invited from
scholars wishing to undertake MPhil-PhD research within one or more of the
business-related areas stated below:
1. Accounting, Finance & Governance (Centre for Research in Accounting, Finance
& Governance)
2. International Business (Centre for International Business)
3. International Marketing (Ehrenberg Centre for Research in Marketing)
4. Not-for-Profit and/or Third Sector (Centre for Government & Charity
Management)
5. Social and Financial Systems (Centre for Social & Financial Systems Research)
6. Strategy, Management, Leadership and Innovation (Institute for Strategic
Leadership & Service Improvement)
To apply please send a recent CV, the names and contact details of two referees
and a brief (circa 700 words) description of the research area that is of
interest. Please quote ref: BCIM 02. In addition, you must also complete the
standard form for admission to a research degree at London South Bank University
available at: http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/rbdo/forms/Admission-Application-RES1.doc
and sent it to: Dr Kenneth D'Silva, Director of Postgraduate Research Degrees
Programme, Faculty of Business, Computing & Information Management, London South
Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA, England.
Informal enquiries about these scholarships may be made to Dr D'Silva on
dsilvake@... or fax + 44 (20) 7815 7891.
In all cases, fully completed applications must be received no later than 7
July, 2008.
PhD Opportunities in Wireless and Mobile Communications
Full time PhD studentships in wireless and mobile communications graded 4 in the last RAE, are available for graduates with a good honours degree in engineering, or a relevant subject area, or an equivalent qualification.
A studentship is full-time for three years, and has a value of £9,500 per year plus the possibility of paid demonstrating duties of up to six hours per week. The studentship includes tuition fees to UK/UE nationals, or an equivalent fee contribution to non UK/EU nationals.
A number of research projects are available in the Integrated Communication Research Centre (ICRC)-full details can be found on our web site. These include:
Wireless Mobile Radio at Millimetre Waves Frequencies
Radiowave Propagation
Satellite Communications
Mobile Computing
Mobile Networking
The ICRC was established in 2006 through the convergence of two well-established research units; the Radiowave Propagation & System Design RU and the Mobile Computing, Communications & Computing RU. The main objective of the ICRC is the consolidation of the research work of the two research units and to combine this with extended research themes and capability in the Faculty of Advanced Technology covering the full networking protocol stack – from mobile applications through the network layer stack to broadband wireless communication systems and radio propagation studies. The Centre thus brings together relevant research on wireless communications and mobile computing to form an overall comprehensive framework for research and development in the field.
Further information on the Centre, and the research web pages can be found on the website
http://icrc.research.glam.ac.uk/
Applications are also welcome from those with their own project proposals.
Closing date for applications, 27 June 2008.
Interviews will be held mid July 2008.
Expected start date, 1 October 2008.
For further information and to download an application form, please access:
http://www.glam.ac.uk/apply/156/research
Send the application marked for the attention of:-
The Research Office (Wireless and Mobile Radio studentships)
J430 Taff Building
Faculty of Advanced Technology
University of Glamorgan
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Starting date Month: October 2008
Full time PhD studentships in wireless and mobile communications graded 4 in the last RAE, are available for graduates with a good honours degree in engineering, or a relevant subject area, or an equivalent qualification.
A studentship is full-time for three years, and has a value of £9,500 per year plus the possibility of paid demonstrating duties of up to six hours per week. The studentship includes tuition fees to UK/UE nationals, or an equivalent fee contribution to non UK/EU nationals.
A number of research projects are available in the Integrated Communication Research Centre (ICRC)-full details can be found on our web site. These include:
Wireless Mobile Radio at Millimetre Waves Frequencies
Radiowave Propagation
Satellite Communications
Mobile Computing
Mobile Networking
The ICRC was established in 2006 through the convergence of two well-established research units; the Radiowave Propagation & System Design RU and the Mobile Computing, Communications & Computing RU. The main objective of the ICRC is the consolidation of the research work of the two research units and to combine this with extended research themes and capability in the Faculty of Advanced Technology covering the full networking protocol stack – from mobile applications through the network layer stack to broadband wireless communication systems and radio propagation studies. The Centre thus brings together relevant research on wireless communications and mobile computing to form an overall comprehensive framework for research and development in the field.
Further information on the Centre, and the research web pages can be found on the website
http://icrc.research.glam.ac.uk/
Applications are also welcome from those with their own project proposals.
Closing date for applications, 27 June 2008.
Interviews will be held mid July 2008.
Expected start date, 1 October 2008.
For further information and to download an application form, please access:
http://www.glam.ac.uk/apply/156/research
Send the application marked for the attention of:-
The Research Office (Wireless and Mobile Radio studentships)
J430 Taff Building
Faculty of Advanced Technology
University of Glamorgan
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Starting date Month: October 2008
PhD Scholarship in Computing at University of Glamorgan
Computing at Glamorgan which was graded 4 in RAE 2001, has a number of full-time PhD studentships for graduates with a good honours degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
A studentship is full-time for three years, and has a value of £9,500 per year plus the possibility of paid demonstrating duties of up to six hours per week. The studentship includes tuition fees to UK/UE nationals, or an equivalent fee contribution to non UK/EU nationals.
A number of research projects are available in the disciplines of the Faculty’s research groups (full details can be found on our web site). These include:
AI Technologies Modelling
Computer based Teaching and Learning
Geographical Information Systems
Hypermedia
Information Security Research Group
Mathematics and Statistics
Medical Imaging
Applications are also welcome from those with their own project proposals.
Access the Research web pages for further details:
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/research/
Closing date for applications: 27 June 2008.
Interviews will be held mid July 2008.
Expected start date, 1 October 2008.
For further information and to download an application form, please access:
http://www.glam.ac.uk/apply/156/research
Send the application marked for the attention of:-
The Research Office (Computing studentships)
J430 Taff Building
Faculty of Advanced Technology
University of Glamorgan
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1D
Starting date Month: October 2008
Computing at Glamorgan which was graded 4 in RAE 2001, has a number of full-time PhD studentships for graduates with a good honours degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
A studentship is full-time for three years, and has a value of £9,500 per year plus the possibility of paid demonstrating duties of up to six hours per week. The studentship includes tuition fees to UK/UE nationals, or an equivalent fee contribution to non UK/EU nationals.
A number of research projects are available in the disciplines of the Faculty’s research groups (full details can be found on our web site). These include:
AI Technologies Modelling
Computer based Teaching and Learning
Geographical Information Systems
Hypermedia
Information Security Research Group
Mathematics and Statistics
Medical Imaging
Applications are also welcome from those with their own project proposals.
Access the Research web pages for further details:
http://fat.glam.ac.uk/research/
Closing date for applications: 27 June 2008.
Interviews will be held mid July 2008.
Expected start date, 1 October 2008.
For further information and to download an application form, please access:
http://www.glam.ac.uk/apply/156/research
Send the application marked for the attention of:-
The Research Office (Computing studentships)
J430 Taff Building
Faculty of Advanced Technology
University of Glamorgan
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1D
Starting date Month: October 2008
United Kingdom - University of East Anglia PhD Studentships in Health
University of East Anglia
Faculty of Health
Exciting PhD Opportunities
The Faculty of Health are currently offering three PhD studentships:
1 Measures of effect size in clinical trials.
Primary Supervisor Dr Lee Shepstone. Funded by the Medical Research Council.
2 How metal ions lead to failure in metal-on-metal hip replacement.
Primary Supervisor Dr Simon Donell. Funded by Action Arthritis.
3 One studentship in the area of preventative medicine (broadly defined) jointly funded with
The Institute of Food Research.
A number of exciting projects are available for this studentship :
Use of trangenic mice to study the role played by autophagy in inflammatory bowel disease.
Impact of diet and genetics on measures of inflammatory status, oxidative status and metabolic state in twins discordant for body fat.
Evaluation of the importance of meat for iron nutrition using dietary intake and iron status measurements in UK twins.
Theory of planned behaviour, taste and attribution: A quantitative and qualitative survey of eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Modifying self-efficacy: improving well-being and enhancing effective take up of healthy behaviours.
Vitamin D status, diet, genetic variability and disease risk.
Students will register during the 2008/09 academic year for a three year full-time MPhil/PhD degree. Funding includes UK/EU tuition fees, maintenance expenses of £12,940 and some appropriate training costs.
Entry requirements
1) Applicants should have a good first degree in mathematics or statistics and, ideally, an MSc in a relevant discipline (eg medical statistics or epidemiology). An interest and experience in clinical trials would be an advantage.
2 & 3) Applicants should hold a 2:1 degree or above or a master's degree in science, social science or health related subject or equivalent.
Those applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (Overall Band Score) with 6.5 in all elements or equivalent.
Further information
For further information research projects please contact the named supervisors in each project. Click here for further information on The Institute of Food Research
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 29 July 2008.
Please click here for an application pack (Word Doc. 212KB).
Each applicant is required to:
complete an application form and attach a CV
identifiy which project(s) they are applying for
write up to 1500 words giving an outline of how they will undertake the research, their current knowledge and skills that will enable them to complete the research, their training needs and an indication of anticipated problems.
Expected interview dates: 1) 28 August, 2) 22 August, 3) 21 August 2008.
More info: http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/foh/PGR
University of East Anglia
Faculty of Health
Exciting PhD Opportunities
The Faculty of Health are currently offering three PhD studentships:
1 Measures of effect size in clinical trials.
Primary Supervisor Dr Lee Shepstone. Funded by the Medical Research Council.
2 How metal ions lead to failure in metal-on-metal hip replacement.
Primary Supervisor Dr Simon Donell. Funded by Action Arthritis.
3 One studentship in the area of preventative medicine (broadly defined) jointly funded with
The Institute of Food Research.
A number of exciting projects are available for this studentship :
Use of trangenic mice to study the role played by autophagy in inflammatory bowel disease.
Impact of diet and genetics on measures of inflammatory status, oxidative status and metabolic state in twins discordant for body fat.
Evaluation of the importance of meat for iron nutrition using dietary intake and iron status measurements in UK twins.
Theory of planned behaviour, taste and attribution: A quantitative and qualitative survey of eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Modifying self-efficacy: improving well-being and enhancing effective take up of healthy behaviours.
Vitamin D status, diet, genetic variability and disease risk.
Students will register during the 2008/09 academic year for a three year full-time MPhil/PhD degree. Funding includes UK/EU tuition fees, maintenance expenses of £12,940 and some appropriate training costs.
Entry requirements
1) Applicants should have a good first degree in mathematics or statistics and, ideally, an MSc in a relevant discipline (eg medical statistics or epidemiology). An interest and experience in clinical trials would be an advantage.
2 & 3) Applicants should hold a 2:1 degree or above or a master's degree in science, social science or health related subject or equivalent.
Those applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (Overall Band Score) with 6.5 in all elements or equivalent.
Further information
For further information research projects please contact the named supervisors in each project. Click here for further information on The Institute of Food Research
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 29 July 2008.
Please click here for an application pack (Word Doc. 212KB).
Each applicant is required to:
complete an application form and attach a CV
identifiy which project(s) they are applying for
write up to 1500 words giving an outline of how they will undertake the research, their current knowledge and skills that will enable them to complete the research, their training needs and an indication of anticipated problems.
Expected interview dates: 1) 28 August, 2) 22 August, 3) 21 August 2008.
More info: http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/foh/PGR
PhD Studentship in Environmental or Health and Safety Economics - Queen's University Belfast
PhD Studentship
Environmental or Health and Safety Economics
Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use
School of Biological Sciences
(3 years)
Supervisors: Professor George Hutchinson, Dr. Claire Cockerill and Dr Danny Campbell.
Background: The Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use has a team of 5 Environmental Economists who specialize in environmental and health valuation economics. Another area of our expertise is in the application of economic experiments to issues of environmental, health and safety policy. As a research group we have published widely in these disciplines in journals such as The Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Land Economics, Economic Letters and Environmental and Resource Economics. We are partners in the UK Combined Research Councils Centre of Excellence in Public Health Research and the Institute for a Sustainable World at Queens University.
Project: We are interested in developing PhD proposals with candidates in the above areas especially proposals investigating the externalities of energy production and consumption, improved methods for valuing child health improvement and on coalition formation in international negotiations on greenhouse gas reductions.
Requirements: Candidates for this position will possess at least a 2(i) degree in Economics or a related discipline. Good verbal and written language skills and competence in the use of standard statistical software are essential.
Closing date: 17 June, 2008
The position is available for 3 years from September 2008. The successful applicant will receive a basis studentship of £12,940 (to cover maintenance expenses) and approved tuition fees will be paid. Interested applicants should apply through the link http://www.qub. ac.uk/home/ ProspectiveStude nts/Postgraduate Students/ ApplyingtoQueens / For informal discussions contact Dr Alberto Longo (a.longo@qub. ac.uk)
PhD Studentship
Environmental or Health and Safety Economics
Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use
School of Biological Sciences
(3 years)
Supervisors: Professor George Hutchinson, Dr. Claire Cockerill and Dr Danny Campbell.
Background: The Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use has a team of 5 Environmental Economists who specialize in environmental and health valuation economics. Another area of our expertise is in the application of economic experiments to issues of environmental, health and safety policy. As a research group we have published widely in these disciplines in journals such as The Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Land Economics, Economic Letters and Environmental and Resource Economics. We are partners in the UK Combined Research Councils Centre of Excellence in Public Health Research and the Institute for a Sustainable World at Queens University.
Project: We are interested in developing PhD proposals with candidates in the above areas especially proposals investigating the externalities of energy production and consumption, improved methods for valuing child health improvement and on coalition formation in international negotiations on greenhouse gas reductions.
Requirements: Candidates for this position will possess at least a 2(i) degree in Economics or a related discipline. Good verbal and written language skills and competence in the use of standard statistical software are essential.
Closing date: 17 June, 2008
The position is available for 3 years from September 2008. The successful applicant will receive a basis studentship of £12,940 (to cover maintenance expenses) and approved tuition fees will be paid. Interested applicants should apply through the link http://www.qub. ac.uk/home/ ProspectiveStude nts/Postgraduate Students/ ApplyingtoQueens / For informal discussions contact Dr Alberto Longo (a.longo@qub. ac.uk)
PhD Studentships - Faculty of Health University of East Anglia
Faculty of Health
Exciting PhD Opportunities
The Faculty of Health are currently offering three PhD studentships:
- Measures of effect size in clinical trials.
Primary Supervisor Dr Lee Shepstone. Funded by the Medical Research Council.
- How metal ions lead to failure in metal-on-metal hip replacement.
Primary Supervisor Dr Simon Donell. Funded by Action Arthritis.
- One studentship in the area of preventative medicine (broadly defined) jointly
funded with The Institute of Food Research.
A number of exciting projects are available for this studentship :
Use of trangenic mice to study the role played by autophagy in inflammatory bowel disease.
Impact of diet and genetics on measures of inflammatory status, oxidative status and metabolic state in twins discordant for body fat.
Evaluation of the importance of meat for iron nutrition using dietary intake and iron status measurements in UK twins.
Theory of planned behaviour, taste and attribution: A quantitative and qualitative survey of eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Modifying self-efficacy: improving well-being and enhancing effective take up of healthy behaviours.
Vitamin D status, diet, genetic variability and disease risk.
Students will register during the 2008/09 academic year for a three year full-time MPhil/PhD degree. Funding includes UK/EU tuition fees, maintenance expenses of £12,940 and some appropriate training costs.
Entry requirements
1) Applicants should have a good first degree in mathematics or statistics and, ideally, an MSc in a relevant discipline (eg medical statistics or epidemiology). An interest and experience in clinical trials would be an advantage.
2 & 3) Applicants should hold a 2:1 degree or above or a master's degree in science, social science or health related subject or equivalent.
Those applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (Overall Band Score) with 6.5 in all elements or equivalent.
Further information
For further information research projects please contact the named supervisors in each project. Click here for further information on The Institute of Food Research
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 29 July 2008.
Please click here for an application pack.
Each applicant is required to:
complete an application form and attach a CV
identifiy which project(s) they are applying for
write up to 1500 words giving an outline of how they will undertake the research, their current knowledge and skills that will enable them to complete the research, their training needs and an indication of anticipated problems.
Expected interview dates: 1) 28 August, 2) 22 August, 3) 21 August 2008.
More info: http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/foh/pgr
Faculty of Health
Exciting PhD Opportunities
The Faculty of Health are currently offering three PhD studentships:
- Measures of effect size in clinical trials.
Primary Supervisor Dr Lee Shepstone. Funded by the Medical Research Council.
- How metal ions lead to failure in metal-on-metal hip replacement.
Primary Supervisor Dr Simon Donell. Funded by Action Arthritis.
- One studentship in the area of preventative medicine (broadly defined) jointly
funded with The Institute of Food Research.
A number of exciting projects are available for this studentship :
Use of trangenic mice to study the role played by autophagy in inflammatory bowel disease.
Impact of diet and genetics on measures of inflammatory status, oxidative status and metabolic state in twins discordant for body fat.
Evaluation of the importance of meat for iron nutrition using dietary intake and iron status measurements in UK twins.
Theory of planned behaviour, taste and attribution: A quantitative and qualitative survey of eating 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Modifying self-efficacy: improving well-being and enhancing effective take up of healthy behaviours.
Vitamin D status, diet, genetic variability and disease risk.
Students will register during the 2008/09 academic year for a three year full-time MPhil/PhD degree. Funding includes UK/EU tuition fees, maintenance expenses of £12,940 and some appropriate training costs.
Entry requirements
1) Applicants should have a good first degree in mathematics or statistics and, ideally, an MSc in a relevant discipline (eg medical statistics or epidemiology). An interest and experience in clinical trials would be an advantage.
2 & 3) Applicants should hold a 2:1 degree or above or a master's degree in science, social science or health related subject or equivalent.
Those applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (Overall Band Score) with 6.5 in all elements or equivalent.
Further information
For further information research projects please contact the named supervisors in each project. Click here for further information on The Institute of Food Research
How to apply
The deadline for applications is 29 July 2008.
Please click here for an application pack.
Each applicant is required to:
complete an application form and attach a CV
identifiy which project(s) they are applying for
write up to 1500 words giving an outline of how they will undertake the research, their current knowledge and skills that will enable them to complete the research, their training needs and an indication of anticipated problems.
Expected interview dates: 1) 28 August, 2) 22 August, 3) 21 August 2008.
More info: http://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/foh/pgr
Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarships for 2008-2009
Edinburgh University offers two scholarships in 2009-2010 to students who plan to hold PhD degrees in informatics at school or school of engineering and electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The cost of each decision will be £ 15000 for the school year and hold water for more than three years. Keep in mind that none Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarships will be available for 2008-2009 .
Scholarships may be terminated at any time when the unsatisfactory progress report from school or scholarship, if the holder ceases to be registered as full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.
Eligibility
The scholarship is awarded to an MPhil/PhD student intending to study in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The sole criterion for the scholarships will be academic excellence; successful applicants are likely to hold or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours undergraduate degree or the overseas equivalent.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) , or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 1 April 2009 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Applicants should also have applied for a place for postgraduate study at the University well in advance of the scholarship deadline.
Selection Procedure
The selection panel will meet in early May 2009 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced in mid May 2009.
For more information visit the website
Edinburgh University offers two scholarships in 2009-2010 to students who plan to hold PhD degrees in informatics at school or school of engineering and electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The cost of each decision will be £ 15000 for the school year and hold water for more than three years. Keep in mind that none Wolfson Microelectronics Scholarships will be available for 2008-2009 .
Scholarships may be terminated at any time when the unsatisfactory progress report from school or scholarship, if the holder ceases to be registered as full-time student at the University of Edinburgh.
Eligibility
The scholarship is awarded to an MPhil/PhD student intending to study in the School of Informatics or the School of Engineering and Electronics at the University of Edinburgh. The sole criterion for the scholarships will be academic excellence; successful applicants are likely to hold or expect to achieve a UK first class Honours undergraduate degree or the overseas equivalent.
Application Procedure
Applicants can download an application form in Rich Text Format (RTF) or PDF (which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) , or request one to be sent to them from:
The Scholarships and Student Finance Office
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
E-mail: scholarships@ed.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 131 651 4070
A completed scholarship application form, together with a copy of your degree transcript and two academic references, should be received by the Scholarships and Student Finance Office by the closing date of 1 April 2009 in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Applicants should also have applied for a place for postgraduate study at the University well in advance of the scholarship deadline.
Selection Procedure
The selection panel will meet in early May 2009 to select the scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced in mid May 2009.
For more information visit the website
Postgraduate Scholarships for January 2009 - University of Westminster
The deadline for application for a scholarship in January 2009 is November 1, 2008 , unless otherwise indicated.
Alumni scholarships
These scholarships from the income generated by graduates of affinity services. They are available to you if you have any graduate of the University of Westminster degree and planning to move to full-time master’s degree at the university.
amount: £ 2.000 tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must be a graduate of University of Westminster moves to full-time master’s degree at the university.
The criteria: academic excellence and financial needs.
The full fee waiver scholarships
amount: Full tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
Half the fee waiver scholarships
amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
MSC integrated health informatics scholarship
amount: Full tuition waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to / from London.
Eligibility: You must be international students and hold the offer for full-time MSc Integrated Health Informatics.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
MBA part-time scholarships
amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must have an offer for part-time degree MBA.
The criteria: academic excellence, career and financial needs. Preference will be given to you if you are working on a voluntary or public sector.
Term: December 19, 2008.
Westminster Business School part-time scholarships
These scholarships are granted for the Westminster Business School (WBS) for you if you have an exceptional academic.
amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must have an offer for any working day a master’s degree, except for the MBA, in Westminster Business School.
The criteria: academic excellence, career and financial needs.
Term: December 19, 2008.
Westminster international scholarships
These generous award to full funding with you, if you’re from a developing country and will study full-time master’s degree at the university. Special preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how you acquire knowledge from its study, will promote the development of their country.
amount: Full tuition waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to / from London.
Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
Other scholarships may be available if not allocated in September consumption. Check for updates on the site .
For further inquiries please contact scholarships@westminster.ac.uk
The deadline for application for a scholarship in January 2009 is November 1, 2008 , unless otherwise indicated.
Alumni scholarships
These scholarships from the income generated by graduates of affinity services. They are available to you if you have any graduate of the University of Westminster degree and planning to move to full-time master’s degree at the university.
amount: £ 2.000 tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must be a graduate of University of Westminster moves to full-time master’s degree at the university.
The criteria: academic excellence and financial needs.
The full fee waiver scholarships
amount: Full tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
Half the fee waiver scholarships
amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
MSC integrated health informatics scholarship
amount: Full tuition waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to / from London.
Eligibility: You must be international students and hold the offer for full-time MSc Integrated Health Informatics.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
MBA part-time scholarships
amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must have an offer for part-time degree MBA.
The criteria: academic excellence, career and financial needs. Preference will be given to you if you are working on a voluntary or public sector.
Term: December 19, 2008.
Westminster Business School part-time scholarships
These scholarships are granted for the Westminster Business School (WBS) for you if you have an exceptional academic.
amount: 50% tuition exemptions.
Eligibility: You must have an offer for any working day a master’s degree, except for the MBA, in Westminster Business School.
The criteria: academic excellence, career and financial needs.
Term: December 19, 2008.
Westminster international scholarships
These generous award to full funding with you, if you’re from a developing country and will study full-time master’s degree at the university. Special preference will be given to you if you can demonstrate how you acquire knowledge from its study, will promote the development of their country.
amount: Full tuition waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to / from London.
Eligibility: You must be a foreign student from a developing country and will offer for full-time master’s degree.
The criteria: academic excellence, capacity development and financial needs.
Other scholarships may be available if not allocated in September consumption. Check for updates on the site .
For further inquiries please contact scholarships@westminster.ac.uk
United Kingdom - City University London PhD Studentship in Economics
PhD studentship in Economics
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at City University, London, is able to offer a three-year studentship to a candidate who wishes to read for a PhD in Economics starting October 2008. The studentship will consist of full remission of fees for three years plus a subsistence grant of £13,500 per year. In return the successful candidate will be expected to provide up to 50 hours per year of undergraduate class teaching and mark 50 undergraduate coursework scripts. Additional teaching and marking may be undertaken subject to approval of the student’s supervisory panel and will be paid at our normal rates.
The areas of interest to the Department are:
Competition and regulation
Development Economics
Econometrics and economic theory
Financial economics
Health economics
History and philosophy of economics
Macroeconomics and international economics
For more information about current research activity in the Department, please go to http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/research/index.html, and follow the links from http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/staff.html to individual staff web pages. Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors in their research area with their proposal before making a formal application.
Application procedure
Please follow the procedure indicated at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdegrees/applications.html, making clear that you wish to apply for the Departmental Studentship.
Your proposal should follow the format described at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdev/studentships.html#procedure.
Applications for the studentship must be received by Friday 18 July 2008.
In the event of any queries, please contact the Senior Tutor for Research, Professor Giulia Iori g.iori@city.ac.uk
PhD studentship in Economics
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at City University, London, is able to offer a three-year studentship to a candidate who wishes to read for a PhD in Economics starting October 2008. The studentship will consist of full remission of fees for three years plus a subsistence grant of £13,500 per year. In return the successful candidate will be expected to provide up to 50 hours per year of undergraduate class teaching and mark 50 undergraduate coursework scripts. Additional teaching and marking may be undertaken subject to approval of the student’s supervisory panel and will be paid at our normal rates.
The areas of interest to the Department are:
Competition and regulation
Development Economics
Econometrics and economic theory
Financial economics
Health economics
History and philosophy of economics
Macroeconomics and international economics
For more information about current research activity in the Department, please go to http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/research/index.html, and follow the links from http://www.city.ac.uk/economics/staff.html to individual staff web pages. Applicants are advised to contact potential supervisors in their research area with their proposal before making a formal application.
Application procedure
Please follow the procedure indicated at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdegrees/applications.html, making clear that you wish to apply for the Departmental Studentship.
Your proposal should follow the format described at http://www.city.ac.uk/research/resdev/studentships.html#procedure.
Applications for the studentship must be received by Friday 18 July 2008.
In the event of any queries, please contact the Senior Tutor for Research, Professor Giulia Iori g.iori@city.ac.uk
Cardiff Business School Scholarships
Cardiff Business School is already one of the most successful and popular business schools in Britain. There are currently 340 international students at the business school at our normal degree programmes. Standard applications and high competition for places is strong. In order to ensure that we continue to recruit the best foreign students, we have a number of prestigious scholarships for the academic year 2008 / 9.
When scholarships?
Cardiff Business School scholarships for students beginning their studies in September 2008.
In what subject areas are scholarships?
Scholarships are available for degree programmes in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Banking and finance
- Business Management
- Business training with the Japanese
- Economy
How many scholarships are worth?
Scholarships amounting to £ 2000. They will be available in each year of your normal study, subject to ongoing satisfactory performance in years one and two of your chosen degree.
Who will be eligible for scholarships?
All self-financing students who are classified as foreign students for purposes of payment of fees, rather than receiving any other scholarship, will be eligible for consideration in Cardiff Business School scholarship. Students should also took their proposal to place a solid foundation on June 30, 2008.
What are the criteria for scholarships?
Scholarships will be awarded to students to join Business School with high academic achievement (for example, Class 3 level, or equivalent). This decision will be made recognition, teachers, after receipt of your examination results.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
You do not need to formally apply for these scholarships. As long as you accepted the invitation you received from Cardiff Business School on a sound basis on June 30, 2008, you will automatically be considered for the award.
When will I know if I have been successful?
Judging will take place in September, and if you succeed, you will be notified in writing as soon as solutions.
If I will be successful when I get a scholarship?
Payment will be made to successful students in two parts. The first will be placed on completion of the second set and early in the second semester.
How can I learn more about these scholarships?
If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Our email address is business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Or visit the website
Cardiff Business School is already one of the most successful and popular business schools in Britain. There are currently 340 international students at the business school at our normal degree programmes. Standard applications and high competition for places is strong. In order to ensure that we continue to recruit the best foreign students, we have a number of prestigious scholarships for the academic year 2008 / 9.
When scholarships?
Cardiff Business School scholarships for students beginning their studies in September 2008.
In what subject areas are scholarships?
Scholarships are available for degree programmes in the following areas:
- Accounting
- Banking and finance
- Business Management
- Business training with the Japanese
- Economy
How many scholarships are worth?
Scholarships amounting to £ 2000. They will be available in each year of your normal study, subject to ongoing satisfactory performance in years one and two of your chosen degree.
Who will be eligible for scholarships?
All self-financing students who are classified as foreign students for purposes of payment of fees, rather than receiving any other scholarship, will be eligible for consideration in Cardiff Business School scholarship. Students should also took their proposal to place a solid foundation on June 30, 2008.
What are the criteria for scholarships?
Scholarships will be awarded to students to join Business School with high academic achievement (for example, Class 3 level, or equivalent). This decision will be made recognition, teachers, after receipt of your examination results.
How can I apply for a scholarship?
You do not need to formally apply for these scholarships. As long as you accepted the invitation you received from Cardiff Business School on a sound basis on June 30, 2008, you will automatically be considered for the award.
When will I know if I have been successful?
Judging will take place in September, and if you succeed, you will be notified in writing as soon as solutions.
If I will be successful when I get a scholarship?
Payment will be made to successful students in two parts. The first will be placed on completion of the second set and early in the second semester.
How can I learn more about these scholarships?
If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Our email address is business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Or visit the website
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