PhD Studentships at The Open University, UK

Charter Studentships
http://www.open.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/overview.php?

To celebrate The Open University's 40th Anniversary we are offering a number of research studentships.

These studentships provide opportunities for the best national or international candidates to work alongside leading academics and research staff on projects that will inspire and shape our research portfolio.

They will cover all fees for three years plus an annual stipend and are tenable from 1 October 2009. Suitable candidates should have or expect to graduate with a minimum 2:1 honours degree.

Closing date: Friday 24 July 2009

Charter Studentships are available in the following Faculties. Click on the Faculty link for more detailed information of the research areas on offer:

* Faculty of Arts
* Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology
(CREET)
* Faculty of Health and Social Care (HSC)
* Knowledge Media Institute (KMi) / Centre for Research in Computing (CRC)
* Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology (MCT)
* Faculty of Science
* Faculty of Social Sciences

How to apply for a Charter Studentship:
Download the application form. Application Form
Enter the discipline(s) of the areas you wish your proposal to be covered by.
Tick the box by 'Full-time research degree (grant or studentship sought'
To write a proposal, use the `How to Apply' section on pages 24 - 25, in the prospectus. Research Degrees Prospectus
Email your completed application form and proposal to Charterstudentships@open.ac.uk
To receive a Research Degrees prospectus and application form telephone 0845 366 6034 or email charterstudentships@open.ac.uk. Quote RDKM Charter Studentships when you call or email us.

http://www.open.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/overview.php?