October 2011


UK 2011 Fully Funded PhD in Nanotechnology at Swansea University

[UK 2011] The College of Engineering offers a fully-funded PhD titled: Comparing scanning probe microscopes for studying nanoscale devices at Swansea University

Eligibility:
  • Candidates should ideally have a background in engineering, physics or a related subject at both bachelors and masters level. Experience of using scanning probe microscopes is advantageous.

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Denmark 2011 PhD Scholarships in Biomimetic Aqueous Resource Recovery at DTU

[Denmark 2011] The Technical University of Denmark announces PhD Scholarship for research in Biomimetic Aqueous Resource Recovery.
Eligibility:
  • On the date of appointment candidates must hold an MSc degree in natural sciences (e.g. physics/biophysics/biochemistry/protein chemistry). The successful candidate must be an efficient team worker, have good communication skills, and have a critical approach to formulation and testing of hypotheses. Practical experience and a wish to work both theoretically and experimentally is a prerequisite.

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Sweden 2011 PhD in Program Verification and Validation at Uppsala University

[Sweden 2011] PhD in Program Verification and Validation at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University
Eligibility:
A successful candidate should have a master of science inComputer Science, Engineeringor equivalent. Furthermore, it is desirable if the applicant has strong background in both automata theory and algorithms. Good skills in oral and written English are required. Programming skills would be an advantage.

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UK 2011 PhD Teaching Studentship in Cognitive Science at Swansea University

[UK 2011] PhD Studentship in the Department of Psychology, College of Human and Health Sciences in Cognitive Science at Swansea University

Eligibility:
Applicants should have a first or upper second honours degree in psychology or a related discipline.

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PhD Position for a Computer Scientist at the University of Geneva in Switzerland

[Switzerland 2011] Call for PhD position at University of Geneva

Eligibility:
creative and highly motivated people with a strong interest in biological molecular evolution and clear skills in optimisation and parallelisation techniques

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Scholarships for PhD Degree at one of the German Universities by DAAD 2012

[ German 2011] DAAD offer’s PhD Scholarship for Indian Students at German Universities or Research Institutions .

Eligibility:Highly qualified post graduates from any discipline.
  • A 1st class Master’s Degree .
  • There should not be a gap of more than 6 years between the award of last degree (M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., etc.)
  • Candidates must have a recent dated acceptance letter con- firming academic supervision from a German Professor on the university’s letterhead with a clear reference to the candidate’s research proposal
  • In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.

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Sweden 2011 PhD Studentship in Automatic Control at Lund University

[ Sweden 2011] Doctorate student positions in the Department of Automatic Control at Lund University

Eligibility:
  • In order to be admitted to postgraduate studies in Automatic Control, the student must have completed a degree at advanced level (MSc) within a relevant study program.
  • The applicant must also be deemed to have the ability to successfully complete postgraduate studies.
  •  Exceptions can be made, in special cases, by the Board of LTH.

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Doctoral student in Environmental Science at Lund University Sweden 2011

[Sweden 2011] Doctoral student in Environmental Science – Climate variability and Human Impact on the Baltic Sea at Department of Earth and Ecosystem Sciences at Lund University

Eligibility:
  • The applicant is expected to hold a Master of Science degree (or equivalent) in Earth Sciences with a strong focus on Quaternary Geology or Marine Geology. A M.Sc. degree in Environmental Sciences, Marine Biology or Aquatic Ecology with additional courses in Geology might also be considered. Documented experience of micropaleontological work together with experience of scientific publication in English is strongly qualifying. Experience of landscape/ecosystem modeling is an advantage. Ability to work independently as well as with others is a necessity together with strong communication skills. We offer a full-time PhD position for 4 years with social security benefits, the possibility to participate in cruises and to work in a multi-disciplinary project.

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Canadian Studies Doctoral Research Fellowship for Indian Citizens at Canada 2012

[Canada -2012/13] Foreign Affairs Canada, Government of Canada, through Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, invites applications from Indian students for Doctoral Research Fellowships in the field of Canada’s foreign policy include Democracy & Rule of Law, Economic Development, Environment, Managing Diversity, North American Partnership, Peace and Security, and Higher Education

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India 2011 Late Madhubhau Chaudhari Fellowships at Vasantdada Sugar Institute

[India 2011] Fellowship for PhD Students in Agricultural Sciences at Vasantdada Sugar Institute

Eligibility:
  • Candidates must possess a M.Sc. degree from a reputed university with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade in one of the following subjects: Agricultural Botany, Agricultural Biotechnology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Life Sciences, and Biotechnology. Candidates with NET / SET qualification or with research experience (as supported by dissertations and/ or research publications) will be preferred.
  • Scholarship Open for International Students: No

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Doctorate Studentship by Cranfield University UK 2011

[UK 2011] PhD Studentship:Thermo-mechanical Properties of Polyamide Nanocomposites for Automotive Applications, Cranfield University

Eligibility:-Applicants should have a First or Second Class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) or MSc in a relevant discipline such as nanotechnology, materials sciences, aerospace, mechanical or structural engineering.

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UK PhD Studentship in Engineering at Cranfield University

[UK 2011] Doctorate Studentship in the field of manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering at Cranfield University

Eligibility:
  • Applicants should be classified as UK Home student and have a First or Second Class UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering.
  • An MSc in a relevant subject is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge or experience of engineering optimisation, knowledge management, and decision making would be beneficial to the project.

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UK 2011 PhD Studentship in Detection of Environmental Nanoparticles at Cranfield University

[UK 2011] Doctorate Studentship in the field of materials science, chemistry, engineering or a related field, environment at Cranfield University

Eligibility:
  • Applicants should have a First or Second Class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) or MSc in a materials science, chemistry, engineering or a related field, a strong interest in the environment and a background in materials science, chemistry, engineering or a related field.
  • Working closely with industry, the candidate should also have strong communications skills and an ability to work in a multidisciplinary team as well as self motivation and project planning.

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UK 2011 PhD Studentships at University College London

[UK 2011] Fully-funded PhD studentship for UK/EU students in Future Automotive Fuels at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London

Eligibility:
  • The studentship is tenable for 3 years from September 2011. The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and a stipend of £15,500 per annum.
  • Applicants should have obtained (or expect to be awarded) a First or good Upper Second (2.1) degree in an engineering or in a science discipline. Due to funding restrictions only UK and EU nationals are eligible to apply.

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PhD Studentship at University College London UK 2011

[UK 2011] Fully-funded 3 PhD Studentship for UK/EU students in Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management for Ships at University College London

Eligibility:
  • 1Applicants should have obtained a First or Upper Second degree or equivalent in mechanical, marine, building services or chemical engineering.
  • A background in marine industry is welcomed but not necessary, training in marine engineering and ship design will be provided if required and there is some flexibility to tailor the PhD to the candidate’s strengths.
  • Home and other EU students may apply;
  • applicants must satisfy UCL English language requirements.

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Netherlands 2011 PhD Research in Virtual Crowds and Characters at Utrecht University

[Netherlands 2011] Two PhD Research in the field of Computer Science (Character Animation, Path Planning and crowd simulation) at Utrecht University

Eligibility:Candidates should have:
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Programming experience (preferably in C++) Affinity with virtual characters and game technology

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PhD scholarships at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 2011

[Singapore 2011] PhD Position – Intelligent UAVs, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Eligibility:
  • Highly qualified and motivated candidate, preferably with some background in random processes, signal processing/machine learning or system theory.

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Finland 2012 FinPharmaNet Doctoral Programme in Drug Research

[Finland-2012–2015] FinPharmaNet Doctoral Programme in Drug Research, FinlandDoctoral student positions in the field of Drug Research in University of Helsinki, Universities of Eastern Finland, Jyväskylä, Oulu, Tampere and Turku and Åbo Akademi University

Eligibility: -Students with a relevant degree in natural sciences, medicine, pharmacy, engineering or other suitable background, and who aim at a doctoral degree are eligible to apply.

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Australia 2012 PhD Scholarships at University of South Australia

[Australia 2012] PhD Scholarship for New Zealand,Australia and International Students in the field of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at University of South Australia in Australia

Eligibility:Two PhD scholarships are on offer to suitable applicants considering research in areas related to the research agenda of the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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[UK 2011] PhD Studentship for International Students in Mechanics of Shaving at University of Cambridge

[UK 2011] Procter & Gamble funded PhD Studentship for International Students in the Mechanics of Shaving at Department of Engineering,University of Cambridge

Eligibility:
  • Applicants must have a strong first degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering (mechanical, bio-medical etc.), materials science, or physics. The studentship will provide maintenance and covers approved College and University fees for UK/EU or overseas student for 3 years. The start date of the project is 5 January 2012.

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Sweden 2011 PhD Studentship in Numerical Analysis at Lund University

[Sweden 2011] Lund University offers PhD Studentship in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences,

Eligibility:Eligibility for a postgraduate education including PhD studies requires that the student has completed an advanced degree covering 240hp credits, with at least 60hp credits obtainded at the advanced level, or that the student has achieved a corresponding competence in Sweden or abroad.

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UK 2011 PhD Studentship by Axillium Research

[UK 2011] Cranefield university offers PhD in the field of mechanical engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering, engineering design, product development, product engineering, automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, information technology/systems, digital technology

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