Tuesday 9 September 2014

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize for Study in University of Manchester, United Kingdom

If you would like to study in University of Manchester, United Kingdom and pursue Full Time Phd Program in Engineering and Physical Sciences you can avail Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize which is being offered by EPSRC Fund.
This is a Phd Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from National & International Student to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 15-Sep-14.
This Scholarship will Offer you:-
  • The University will provide Fellows with excellent research and training environments including a first class and challenging career development training programme.
  • In addition to a Project Sponsor (a research – active member of The University’s academic staff who is willing to support an applicant’s project and, where appropriate, host the project in their lab), recipients of a Prize will also have access to an academic mentor who will offer advice and support regarding the mentee’s research and career development throughout the duration of the award.
  • Successful applicants will be awarded a tax-free living allowance of £24,370 per annum (pro rata) for 12 Month.

Name of Scholarships: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize
Scholarship is offered by: EPSRC Fund
Scholarship Offers:
  • The University will provide Fellows with excellent research and training environments including a first class and challenging career development training programme.
  • In addition to a Project Sponsor (a research – active member of The University’s academic staff who is willing to support an applicant’s project and, where appropriate, host the project in their lab), recipients of a Prize will also have access to an academic mentor who will offer advice and support regarding the mentee’s research and career development throughout the duration of the award.
  • Successful applicants will be awarded a tax-free living allowance of £24,370 per annum (pro rata).
Duration of Reward / Grant: 12 Month
Education Field: Engineering and Physical Sciences
Education Level: Phd Program
Based on: Merit Based
Scholarship is open for: University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Students are eligible from: National & International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships: Few
Important Dates: Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 15-Sep-14
Eligibility:
  • Candidates may apply for funding for not less than six months and not more than 12 months.
  • The proposed project must be within the EPSRC research theme areas; see http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/research/ourportfolio/themes/Pages/themes.aspx. See also: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/research/ourportfolio/researchareas/Pages/researchareas.aspx
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to remaining in academia.
  • Candidates must have been funded for their PhD studies by the EPSRC in the form of fees and/or stipend in order to be eligible for an EPSRC Doctoral Prize.
  • Candidates who have submitted their thesis prior to application must have done so no more than six months before commencing a EPSRC Doctoral fellowship.
  • Although candidates are not required to have submitted their thesis prior to application, successful applicants must have submitted their PhD thesis before they can start to receive EPSRC Doctoral Prize funding. They may commence their Fellowship while awaiting viva, but may have their Fellowship withdrawn if they subsequently achieve a result lower than Aii at first viva examination.
  • Start dates must be agreed with the proposed Project Sponsor and Head of School and will be subject to approval by the EPSRC Doctoral Prize awarding panel. Please note that start dates may not be within the University’s Christmas closure period.
  • Awards that have not started within three months of the award may be withdrawn.
Important Information: Contact eMail Id: mark.j.leech@manchester.ac.uk

To apply for the above scholarship / award / grant you should submit the following documents and should possess the following:
  • A completed application form;
  • A brief CV (1 page maximum: Arial font size 11 or equivalent). Please attach a separate list of publications;
  • Letter of Support from the Head of the School where you intend to conduct your research (Download from Web advert under “Application Documentation”). This should be signed and sent as a PDF document;
  • Evidence of qualifications (scanned certificates or transcripts);
  • A scanned copy of your passport (if you will need a visa to study in the UK).
Once all the information has been received by EPSRC Fund and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize you are requested to visit the following page: http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/ studentships/epsrcdoctoralprize/

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