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PhD Studentships and Postgraduate Funding Opportunities

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The University of Leicester is proud to announce a £3.5 million investment in full and partial PhD and postgraduate studentships – giving you the opportunity to make your mark on your discipline.

Those joining us through these studentships can benefit from a range of support packages including fee waivers, stipends, and travel/conference allowances.

Latest Studentships and Funding Opportunities

School/Department Description Closing Date
Arts, Humanities, and Law, College of  

AHRC PhD Studentships in Arts and Humanities

AHRC PhD Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 Various 
Arts, Humanities, and Law, College of  

AHRC Masters Degree Studentships in Arts and Humanities

AHRC Masters Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 Various 
Archaeology and Ancient History, School of  

AHRC PhD Studentship in Archaeology and Ancient History

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry   

 31 March 2012  
Archaeology and Ancient History, School of  

Wellcome Trust PhD Studentship in Archaeology and/or History

Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse 

 30 March 2012   
Archaeology and Ancient History, School of  

Full-Time OR Distance Learning PhD Scholarship in Archaeology and Ancient History

PhD Scholarship for International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Archaeology and Ancient History, School of  

3 x PhD Bursaries in Archaeology and Ancient History

£2,000 PhD Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Archaeology and Ancient History, School of  

7 x Masters Bursaries in Archaeology and Ancient History

£1,000 Masters Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Biochemistry, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Biochemistry

Molecular Mechanisms through which Inositol-1,4,5,6-Tetraphosphate and Co-Repressor Proteins Activate Histone Deacetylase Enzymes 

 Open Until Filled 
Biology, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Biology

Neurochemical and Evolutionary Bases of Infection-Induced Host Behaviour Change  

 Open Until Filled 
Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine, Department of  

MRC PhD Studentship in Cancer Science

Molecular Analysis of Plasma Nucleic Acids for the Early Detection of Lung Cancer 

 Open Until Filled 
Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of 

MRC PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Science

Mitochondrial Reactive Oxygen Species Signalling and Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms  

 Open Until Filled 
Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Cell Physiology and Pharmacology

Visualisation of Synaptic Transmission 

 Open Until Filled 
Chemistry, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Chemical Biology

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 30 March 2012 
Computer Science, Department of 

Full-Time PhD Studentship in Computer Science

Usage of Static Analysis for Model Checking Liveness Properties of Heap Manipulating Programs  

 Open Until Filled 
Computer Science, Department of 

EPSRC PhD Studentship in Computer Science

Boosting Automated Reasoning by Mining Proof Strategies 

 08 March 2012 
Computer Science, Department of 

EPSRC PhD Studentship in Computer Science

Engineering Systems Requirements for Locally Sustainable Communities 

 Open Until Filled 
Economics, Department of 

4 x Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Economics

Fund your PhD degree through part-time teaching work with the University 

 Open Until Filled 
Economics, Department of 

Full-Time PhD Studentship in Economics

PhD Studentship for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 Open Until Filled 
Education, School of  

Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Primary Education

Fund your PhD degree through part-time teaching work with the University 

 16 March 2012 
Education, School of  

Full-Time PhD Studentship in Education

PhD Studentship for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 16 March 2012 
Education, School of  

2 x Doctor of Education Scholarships

EdD Fees Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 16 March 2012 
Engineering, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Engineering

Development of a Weighted Essentially Non-Oscillatory (WENO) Kernel for Computational Fluid Dynamics for Power Generation 

 31 March 2012 
Engineering, Department of 

Full-Time PhD Studentships in Science and Engineering

PhD Studentships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry   

 Various 
English, School of 

2 x AHRC PhD Studentships in English

PhD Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 01 April 2012  
English, School of 

2 x PhD Scholarships in English

PhD Fees Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 01 August 2012 
English, School of 

2 x PhD Bursaries in English

£1,500 PhD Bursaries for International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 01 August 2012 
English, School of 

AHRC Masters Studentship in English

Masters Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 May 2012 
English, School of 

6 x Masters Bursaries in English

4 x £1,000 and 2 x £1,500 Masters Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 01 August 2012  
Genetics, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Genetics

Investigation of the Changes in Behaviour on Microbial Commensals and Pathogens in Response to Air Pollution  

 Open Until Filled 
Genetics, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Genetics

Investigation of the Influence of Phase Variable Restriction-Modification Systems on Resistance of Haemophilus influenzae to Infection by Bacteriophage  

 Open Until Filled 
Genetics, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Genetics

Genome-Wide Screen for Genes Involved in Insect Seasonal Timing  

 Open Until Filled 
Geology, Department of 

PhD Studentships in Geology

PhD Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry

 Various 
Health Sciences, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Health Sciences

Social Implications of Relatedness Methodologies in Genomics Research  

 Open Until Filled 
History of Art and Film, Department of the  

PhD Scholarship in History of Art and Film

PhD Fees Scholarship for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 Open Until Filled
History of Art and Film, Department of the  

2 x Masters in History of Art and Film Bursaries

2 x £2,000 Masters Bursaries for International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
History of Art and Film, Department of the 

2 x  Masters in The Country Houses Bursaries

2 x £1,000 Masters Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 31 March 2012  
History of Art and Film, Department of the 

2 x Masters in Film and Film Cultures Bursaries

2 x £1,000 Masters Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Historical Studies, School of 

AHRC PhD Studentship in Historical Studies

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 09 March 2012  
Historical Studies, School of 

Wellcome Trust PhD Studentship in History and/or Archaeology

Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse 

 30 March 2012 
Historical Studies, School of 

Full-Time PhD Studentship in Historical Studies

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 09 March 2012  
Historical Studies, School of 

PhD Scholarship in Historical Studies

PhD Fees Scholarship for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 09 March 2012  
Historical Studies, School of 

PhD Scholarship in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

PhD Fees Scholarship for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 30 June 2012 
Historical Studies, School of 

AHRC Masters Studentship in Historical Studies

Masters Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 09 March 2012 
Historical Studies, School of 

MRes Bursary in Historical Studies (Holocaust and Genocide Studies)

Half-Fee MRes Bursary for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 30 June 2012 
Historical Studies, School of 

MA/MSc Urban Conservation Scholarship

Masters Fees Scholarship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 09 March 2012 
Historical Studies, School of 

6 x Masters Bursaries in Historical Studies

Half-Fee Masters Bursaries for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 09 March 2012 
Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation

Novel Therapeutic Alternatives for the Treatment of Corticosteroid Resistance in Asthma 

 Open Until Filled 
Labour Market Studies, Centre for 

6 x Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Labour Market Studies/Management

Fund your PhD degree through part-time teaching work with the University 

 16 March 2012 
Law, School of 

3 x PhD Scholarships in Law

PhD Fees Scholarships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 30 March 2012  
Law, School of 

7 x School of Law LLM Scholarships

LLM Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 May 2012 
Law, School of 

LLM International Scholarships

LLM Scholarships for International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 31 August 2012 
Lifelong Learning, Institute of

2 x Part-Time PhD Studentships

Popular Culture and Religion/Spirituality

 Open Until Filled
Management, School of 

6 x Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Management/Labour Market Studies

Fund your PhD degree through part-time teaching work with the University 

 16 March 2012 
Media and Communication, Department of 

Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Media and Communication

Fund your PhD degree through part-time teaching work with the University 

 Open Until Filled 
Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Psychology, College of 

MRC PhD Studentships in Biosciences

MRC PhD Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 Various 
Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Psychology, College of 

PhD Studentships in Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Psychology

PhD Studentships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 Open Until Filled 
Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Psychology, College of  Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Biosciences PhD Fellowships  Various 
Modern Languages, School of  

4 x PhD Scholarships in Modern Languages

PhD Fees Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 31 March 2012 
Modern Languages, School of  

PhD Bursary in Italian Studies

£3,000 PhD Bursary for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Modern Languages, School of  

3 x Masters in Translation Studies Bursaries

2 x £1,000 and 1 x £2,000 Masters Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Modern Languages, School of  

2 x Masters in Film and Film Cultures Bursaries

2 x £1,000 Masters Bursaries for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 March 2012  
Museum Studies, School of 

AHRC PhD Studentship in Museum Studies

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 11 May 2012 
Museum Studies, School of 

2 x AHRC Professional Preparation Masters Studentships in Museum Studies

Masters Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 27 April 2012 
Museum Studies, School of 

2 x Masters in Interpretation, Representation, and Heritage Scholarships

Masters Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 August 2012  
Museum Studies, School of 

2 x Masters in Digital Heritage Scholarships

Masters Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 August 2012  
Museum Studies, School of 

2 x Masters in Learning and Visitor Studies Scholarships

Masters Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 August 2012  
Museum Studies, School of 

2 x Masters in Museum Studies Scholarships

Masters Scholarships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 31 August 2012  
Museum Studies, School of 

2 x Museum Studies Distance Learning Masters Degree Scholarships

Masters Scholarships for International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 31 August 2012  
Physics and Astronomy, Department of 

EPSRC/NERC/STFC PhD Studentships in Physics and Astronomy

PhD Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 21 February 2012 
Politics and International Relations, Department of 

3 x Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Politics/International Relations

Fund your PhD degree through part-time teaching work with the University 

 Open Until Filled 
Psychology, School of 

PhD Studentship in Psychology

Investigating Neuronal Circuits Underlying Reward-Related Behaviour

 Open Until Filled 
Science and Engineering, College of 

Full-Time PhD Studentships in Science and Engineering

PhD Studentships for UK/EU and International Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 Various 
Sociology, Department of 

Full-Time PhD Studentship in Sociology

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry  

 16 March 2012 
Various 

Open Scholarships for International Applicants

Scholarships for International Applicants for Masters Degrees Starting October 2012  

 31 May 2012 
Various 

Santander Scholarships for International Applicants

Scholarships for Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Applicants for Masters Degrees Starting October 2012  

 01 June 2012 
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