PhD in neuromoduation, Glasgow, UK

We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on a project Neuromodulation: Integrating rTMS with Neurofeedback
in a Neurorehabilitation group at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK under supervision of Dr Aleksandra Vuckovic and Professor Gregor Thut.
http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/research/divisions/biomedical/phd/#/
The project is a collaboration between School of Engineering and Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Glasgow.

Funding should be provided by the Doctoral Training Centre. The deadline for application is 15th February

Project Summary

Neurofeedback and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) are well established techniques for cortical neuromodulation (neuromodulation=influencing how the brain works). Neurofeedback relies on the voluntary modulation of brain activity while rTMS requires an external stimulus to modulate the activity of the brain. Both neuromodulation modalities can be used to up-regulate insufficient activity or to down-regulate excessive brain activity thereby affecting the underlying neurophysiological processes such as attention, motor control, pain, depression, etc.

Based on the effect of neurofeedback and rTMS, it is believed that they share a basic neurophysiological mechanism but systematic analysis and comparison of the methods has never been performed. Likewise, as these two methods are not mutually exclusive, it is hypothesised that their combination may result in enhanced neuromodulatory effect.

The aim of this experimentally based project will be to

i) understand the relation between neuromodulatory effect of neurofeedback and rTMS

ii) create and test an automatic system for neurofeedback guided rTMS  that will be used to modulate activity of cortical areas such as motor or parietal cortex, with application in motor control (and related neurological deficits such as spasm central neuropathic pain) and spatial awareness.

This can lead to creation of novel neurorehabilitation protocols for treatments of motor, sensory and cognitive impairments in neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury and Parkinson disease.

Contact: Aleksandra.vuckovic@glasgow.ac.uk

12 PhD in various subjects @ Bournemouth University, UK

Outstanding and successful candidates will undertake fully funded, defined research projects that will enhance our thriving research culture and offer even more potential for societal or cultural impact and commercial exploitation.

What does the funded studentship include?

Funded candidates will receive a maintenance grant of £14,000 (unless otherwise specified) per annum, to cover their living expenses and have their fees waived for 36 months. In addition, research costs, including field work and conference attendance, will be met.

Funded Studentships are open to both UK/EU and International students unless otherwise specified.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Funded Doctoral candidates?

Candidates for funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years.

All candidates must satisfy the University’s minimum doctoral entry criteria for studentships of an honours degree at Upper Second Class (2.1) and/or an appropriate Masters degree. An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first language.

In addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, BU will look closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring to their chosen research project in order to ensure successful and timely completion.

Please check the individual project descriptions for additional eligibility criteria which may apply.

BU funded PhD studentships:

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Corrosion Health Monitoring  using Wireless Sensor Technologies

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 30 August 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.   Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full.  CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application Form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Zulfiqar Khan.  The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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Modelling how to mitigate bird population declines in the UK through landscape-scale environmental management

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 10 September 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.   Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full.  CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application Form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Professor Ross Hill.  The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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Microbial ecology: biogeography, disease dispersal and potential source of new biotech products

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 14 September 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Genoveva Esteban. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016

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Eye movements and reading at sentence and line boundaries: exploring wrap-up and return-sweep effects.

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 16 September 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.   Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full.  CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application Form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Tim Slattery.  The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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Portable upper arm exoskeleton for assistance and training

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 17 September 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.   Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full.  CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application Form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Assoc. Professor Venky Dubey.  The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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In partnership with Hooray Education GmbH:

Interpersonal processes: social facets of human cognition

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 20 September 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.   Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full.  CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application Form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Xun He.  The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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In Partnership with National University of Science & Technology, Pakistan

Development of thermally activated self-lubricated ceramic-based polymeric Nano composite coatings for enhanced performance in conventional lubricants under sliding contact

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 2 October 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.   Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full.  CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application Form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Zulfiqar Khan.  The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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In Partnership with DSTL:

Designing systems for risk-based decision making and assurance

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 9 October 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Shamal Faily. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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In Partnership with DSTL:

Risk assessment for complex systems of systems

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 9 October 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application form.

Informal Enquiries to Dr Shamal Faily. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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In Partnership with Mott MacDonald and Suffolk Coastal District Council:

Advancing the understanding of nearshore sediment dynamics using X-Band radar to support evidence-based coastal management 

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 10 October 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Luciana Esteves. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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Analysis of Behavioural Patterns in Ambient Intelligent Environments

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 26 October 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Hamid Bouchachia. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in January 2016.

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Faculty Funded PhD Studentships:

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The Diagnosis and Partitioning of Face Recognition Deficits

Please click on the research title above for the Project Description which may include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.

Closing date: 7 September 2015

How to apply: Please complete the BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed Research Degrees Application form.

Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor: Dr Sarah Bate. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in September 2015.

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Further Information

Further details about Research Degree Programmes available at BU and general information about being a PhD Researcher at BU can be found on the Graduate School website.

78 PhD Studentships in Build Environment at University of Ulster, UK

The University of Ulster is a leading research institution in the built environment. It has been ranked in the top five subject research centres of excellence for 20 years.  It is seeking PhD student applications to commence in September 2014 to join the internationally respected research teams in the School of the Built Environment which is based at the Jordanstown campus, University of Ulster. The research groups have attracted over £12million in research grant funding in the past five years.

Research is overseen by the Built Environment Research Institute (BERI) and is organized into four centres: Research in Property and Planning, Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research and the Fire Safety Engineering Research Technology Centre.

Expertise ranges from fire engineering research, hydrogen safety, energy engineering to land use planning and property performance analysis.  BERI is concerned with the delivery of research that will enhance the quality of the built environment and address the changing needs of society in a more resilient manner.

We welcome the submission of PhD projects by applicants and we also offer a range of PhD opportunities linked with current projects (below).

A number of grants covering fees and living expenses are available via a competitive interview process. Information concerning the application process and funding can be found using the link above.
                                
To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2014 a first or upper second class honours degree in asubject relevant to the proposed research topic.  Applications for studentships will be considered on a competitive basis with regard to the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and interests. Applications must be submitted using the University online admission systemwww.ulster.ac.uk/applyonline .

For further information on PhD projects, funding opportunities and PhD study, please see:

http://www.beri.ulster.ac.uk/be-topics.php

http://www.findaphd.com/search/PhDDetails.aspx?CAID=2405&Email=1

PhD Studentships at Middlesex University, UK

PhD Research Studentships at Middlesex University

As part of our ongoing investment in research, Middlesex University is pleased to announce the availability of a range of fully funded PhD research studentships for 2014.

Applications from well qualified candidates are invited in the following areas:

Art & Design
Biomedical & Biological Sciences
Business & Management
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Electronic Engineering
Geography & Environmental Science
Law
Mathematical Sciences
Media and Cultural Studies
Nursing
Performing Arts
Politics (incl. Development)
Psychology (incl. Forensic)
Sociology (incl. Criminology)
Social Work & Social Policy
Sports Science

For further details and an application form visit: 

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/research/applications/fees/bursaries/index.aspx

Deadline for applications: 14th March 2014
Interviews to be held: April/May 2014

General enquiries to: research.enq@mdx.ac.uk

Middlesex University is working towards equality of opportunity.

http://jobs.timeshighereducation.co.uk/jobs_jobdetails.asp?source=jobalert&ac=112990

50 PhD Studentships at City University, London, UK

City University London is a global University committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
The University is continuing its investment in academic excellence by offering up to 50 fully-funded, full-time, three year Doctoral Studentships commencing in October 2013.
The Studentships will include a waiver of tuition fees and will provide a student maintenance grant (£16,000 per annum tax free in 2014/15).
The University provides a research and enterprise development programme to support the development of research skills.
Applications are sought from exceptional UK and international graduates. We would particularly welcome applications from suitably-qualified women and candidates from minority groups who are under-represented in many areas of research.
Full details and application deadlines are available via the University website.
Find out more, visit http://www.city.ac.uk/citygraduateschool/fees-and-funding/university-doctoral-studentships
Investing in academic excellence

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78 PhD Studentships in Build Environment at University of Ulster, UK

The University of Ulster is a leading research institution in the built environment. It has been ranked in the top five subject research centres of excellence for 20 years.  It is seeking PhD student applications to commence in September 2014 to join the internationally respected research teams in the School of the Built Environment which is based at the Jordanstown campus, University of Ulster. The research groups have attracted over £12million in research grant funding in the past five years.

Research is overseen by the Built Environment Research Institute (BERI) and is organized into four centres: Research in Property and Planning, Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research and the Fire Safety Engineering Research Technology Centre.

Expertise ranges from fire engineering research, hydrogen safety, energy engineering to land use planning and property performance analysis.  BERI is concerned with the delivery of research that will enhance the quality of the built environment and address the changing needs of society in a more resilient manner.

We welcome the submission of PhD projects by applicants and we also offer a range of PhD opportunities linked with current projects (below).

A number of grants covering fees and living expenses are available via a competitive interview process. Information concerning the application process and funding can be found using the link above.
                                
To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2014 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic.  Applications for studentships will be considered on a competitive basis with regard to the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and interests. Applications must be submitted using the University online admission systemwww.ulster.ac.uk/applyonline .

For further information on PhD projects, funding opportunities and PhD study, please see:

http://www.beri.ulster.ac.uk/be-topics.php

http://www.findaphd.com/search/PhDDetails.aspx?CAID=2405&Email=1

13 PhD Scholarships Faculty of Science and Engineering at University of Hull, UK

To celebrate the University's research successes, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, is offering the following 13 UK/EU Scholarships or International Fees Bursaries.

Engineering/Medicine

Computer-assisted electrocardiogram for novice users

Green production of nano-carbonaceous materials for medical applications

Physics

Sun-quakes and star-quakes

Psychology

Psychological assessment/treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Healthy consequences of false memories and false beliefs

Cognition and Emotion: intertwined or distinct abilities? A psychophysical and eye-tracking study.

Sports, Health and Exercise Science

The effect of exercise training on the molecular fingerprint of ischaemicskeletal muscle in patients with peripheral arterial disease

Exercise-induced mitochondrial DNA modification and dietary interventions: Implications for muscle health

Nutritional supplementation to improve cognition, rapid visual information processing and maintain performance for occupational health and well-being in highly stressful environments.

Geography/Biology

SE Asian freshwater fish populations and networks: the impacts of climatic and environmental change on a vital resource

Producing the Geographies of Childhood in Colonial Africa: Children’s Lives in Twentieth-Century Nyasaland

Chemistry/Biology/Medicine

Personalised medicine: a lab-on-a-chip platform for analysis of patient tissues for testing cancer drugs and therapies – towards a “human-on-a-chip”

Bioimprinting Technology for Removal of Myeloblasts from Blood and Bone Marrow of Leukaemia Patients

Applications are sought from suitably-qualified people wishing to pursue research leading to PhD status under the supervision of leading researchers.

Closing date 3rd February 2014; Studentships will start in September 2014.

To apply for this post please click on the Apply button below to download application form:

                           

Applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a UK upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.

Each full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the ‘home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£13,726 in 2014/15), subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending  on satisfactory progress.

The International PhD Fee bursaries will cover full tuition fees for full-time overseas students for three years, depending on satisfactory progress, but no living expenses.

PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree.

2 Faculty of Health and Social Care at University of Hull, UK

To celebrate the University's research successes, the Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Hull, is offering 2 UK/EU Scholarships or International Fees Bursaries in the following areas of research expertise.

Applications are welcomed from students who wish to study subjects allied to one of our Research Development Groups (RDG’s):

Wellbeing in Long Term Conditions

• Skin health and integrity
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Self-management in long term conditions
• Lifeworld led care and education
• Humanisation

Maternal Reproductive and Sexual Health

• Teenage sexual health/pregnancy
• Obesity and reproduction
• Psychological aspects of maternal/reproductive/sexual health

Health Technologies, Innovation and Intervention

Applications are sought from suitably-qualified people wishing to pursue research leading to PhD status under the supervision of leading researchers.

Closing date 3rd February 2014;

Studentships will start in September 2014. To apply for this post please click on the Apply button below to download application form:

                           

Applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a UK upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline.

 Full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the ‘home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£13726, in 2014/15), subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending  on satisfactory progress.

The International PhD Fee bursaries will cover full tuition fees for full-time overseas students for three years, depending on satisfactory progress, but no living expenses.

PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree.

5 University PhD Studentships in Business, Management and Economics at University of Hull, UK

To celebrate the University's research successes, the University of Hull is offering 5 UK/EU PhD Scholarships or International PhD Fee Bursaries in the following academic areas of the Business School:

Accounting & Accountability

Complexity Science & Complex Project Management

Corporate Social Responsibility

Economics

Empirical Finance & Banking

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Marketing & Business Strategy

Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management

Regional & International Business

Systems Thinking & Sustainability Engineering (with Melbourne University, Australia)

Systems Thinking, Systems Science, Cybernetics & Information Systems

Closing date Monday 3 February 2014; Studentships will start in September 2014.

Applications are sought from suitably-qualified people wishing to pursue research leading to a PhD under the supervision of leading researchers.

Applicants to the Business school will be expected to have a Masters degree in an appropriate discipline, but very exceptional candidates can be considered with a minimum of a UK upper second class Bachelors Honours degree, or equivalent.

Each full-time UK/EU PhD Scholarship will include fees at the ‘home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£13,726 in 2014/15), subject to final confirmation) for three years, depending  on satisfactory progress.

The International PhD Fee bursaries will cover full tuition fees for full-time overseas students for three years, depending on satisfactory progress, but no living expenses.

PhD students at the University of Hull follow modules for research and transferable skills development and gain a Masters level Certificate, or Diploma, in Research Training, in addition to their research degree.

 To apply for this post please click on the Apply button below to download application form:

                                 

100 PhD Studentships at University of Sussex, UK

100 PhD studentships

The University of Sussex is investing up to £6 million to support 100 PhD studentships across the arts, humanities, social sciences, science and engineering for outstanding research students in the academic year 2013-14.

The funding is primarily made up of University-matched Research Council studentships, collaborative doctoral studentships, school-based awards and University-wide scholarships. The breadth and scope of the awards available will enable the University to attract the most talented students from around the globe.

Enter your details into the above searchable database to find out what awards are available in your subject area.

Chancellor's International Research Scholarships

The University of Sussex is investing £5 million in 50 new Chancellor's International Research Scholarships to support development of our key interdisciplinary research areas:

•Culture and Heritage 
•Digital and Social Media 
•Environment and Health 
•Global Transformations 
•Mind and Brain 
•Security and Social Justice.

The scholarships are open to international (non-EU) students from any discipline and include payment of international tuition fees (non-EU rate) and living costs (£13,500 annually). The scholarships are for three years. Ten scholarships are available in 2013 and applications should demonstrate outstanding research potential/ability and identify with one of the above research areas.

For further details (including how to apply), visit Funding: Chancellor's International Research Scholarships (2013) or email our Doctoral School at E doctoralschool@sussex.ac.uk

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/pgr2013

20 PhD Scholarships at University of Nottingham, UK

20 Full Tuition Fees Scholarships.

10 of these scholarships will include a stipend for the most outstanding students.

This highly competitive, prestigious scholarship is to recognise and reward applications from outstanding international students registering on engineering research degree programmes at The University of Nottingham. 

We are looking for applications from exceptional students who are seriously committed to furthering the boundaries of engineering, students who are excited about the prospect of working with some of the world's leading researchers and who aspire to be the best in their profession. 

You can apply for this scholarship if you: 
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are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND

• already hold an offer to start a full-time PhD research degree programme at Nottingham in September or October 2013 – in the Faculty of Engineering 

Read what some of our previous scholarship students have to say here

The closing dates for applications are 1st March 2013 and 28th June 2013 – 12 mid-day (UK time)
• The spring scholarship round, closing date 1st March, is primarily for applicants who already have their undergraduate or postgraduate degree results. 
• Applicants who do not have their degree transcripts on 1st March are normally deferred until the summer scholarship round, closing date 28th June. 
• Applicants may only apply once. 

The high value of this award reflects the University's aim to attract the best students from around the world and to support them during their study.

Further information can also be found here.

For more information about engineering research please visit the Engineering Faculty Research Divisions. 

It is important that you state on your scholarship application the specific topic you are interested in researching and why; applications listing broad fields of research eg `civil engineering' or `mechanical engineering' rarely get supported. 

These scholarships are for 3 years of a research programme and are subject to satisfactory progress each year.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/internationalstudents/scholarshipsfeesfinance/scholarships/scholarshipdetails/research-dean-engineering.aspx

15 Roberto Rocca Fellowships, Uni. of Birmingham, UK

Roberto Rocca Fellowships 

Founded in 2005 to promote the study of engineering and the applied sciences, the Roberto Rocca Education Program is sponsored by the Tenaris, Ternium and Techint companies. The Program is named in honor of Roberto Rocca, the late Chairman of the Techint Group. 

Award details 

Fellowships are awarded for a period of two years and may be used for tuition, fees and living expenses. The award amount will depend on the candidate's financial need but in general candidates are encouraged to seek complementary sources of funding. There will be approximately 12-15 Scholarships available in 2013. 

Who can apply? 

The Fellowships are open to citizens of Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Romania and Venezuela who will enter a Ph.D. program in 2013 or who are already undertaking a Ph.D. at a university outside their own country. 

Fellowships are granted to students who will or are pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineering and whose research offers potential benefits to the steel industry. 

How to apply 

Applications for the Fellowships must be submitted via the on-line Fellowship application on the Roberto Rocca Education Program's website.

The deadline for applications is December 14, 2012. Fellowship winners will be announced in April 2013. 

Further details 

For additional information about these fellowships, please see the website or send an email to info@robertorocca.org 

Fellows are not required to work or do research for the sponsoring companies (Tenaris, Ternium and Techint companies). 

Employees of the sponsoring companies are not eligible for the Fellowships. 

http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/international/students/finance/scholarships/robertorocca.aspx