Cardiff University offers exciting opportunities for high calibre PhD students to work on inter-disciplinary projects in a leading, research intensive university. The University has 23 full-time doctoral (PhD) programmes available under its Richard Whipp Studentships Scheme.
Launched as a tribute to the late Professor Richard Whipp, the University’s former Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, the awards provide a unique opportunity to work with leading UK researchers on inter- and multi-disciplinary research in academic schools across Cardiff University. Professor Whipp was one of the University’s most enthusiastic champions of research who had a particular interest in bringing together different areas of expertise. His career had a strong interdisciplinary focus and the studentships are intended to commemorate his life by providing opportunities for talented students from all social backgrounds to undertake interdisciplinary PhD studies at the University.
Project areas include (but are not restricted to): nanoscience (including nanomedicine), tissue engineering and repair, vision sciences, health sciences (including biomechanics, nursing, and medical genetics), computer simulation and visualisation techniques, knowledge transfer and economic development, language and literature, musicology, and late antiquity. A full list of the specific research projects available is shown below.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary activities.
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Funding
Each of the Studentships is funded for three years' duration, commencing session 2006/07.
For each award, the University will meet the costs of the National Minimum Doctoral Stipend and the Cardiff fee at the home/EU rate for each of the 3 years.
Applications
Applications are invited from candidates with a high level of academic achievement in their previous study who are able to demonstrate the motivation and attitude necessary to succeed in these prestigious positions.
Applications will follow the University’s normal procedures; however please discuss the process with the named contact(s) shown. Application forms are available on our website at www.cardiff.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgapply
General enquiries about the Studentships may be directed via email to graduate@cardiff.ac.uk
Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 30 June 2006. However, candidates are encouraged to contact the University as soon as possible regarding the Studentships.
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