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PhD and Postgraduate Studentships and 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
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  

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 

NERC PhD Studentship in Biology

Genome-Wide Genetic Load in a Social Insect or Lesser Flamingos: The Last Mysteries

 Open Until Filled 
Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Sciences

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 23 April 2012 
Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, Department of 

Deafness UK PhD Studentship in Cell Physiology and Pharmacology

Influence of Acoustic Trauma on Central Auditory Processing 

 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 Chemistry

PhD Studentship for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 Open Until Filled 
Chemistry, Department of

PhD Studentship in Chemistry

Formation and Measurement of Secondary Organic Aerosol

 30 April 2012
Computer Science, Department of 

EPSRC PhD Studentship in Computer Science

Engineering Systems Requirements for Locally Sustainable Communities 

 Open Until Filled 
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 
Economics, Department of 

4 x Graduate Teaching Assistantships in Economics

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

 31 May 2012 
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 

 31 May 2012
Education, School of 

Full-Time PhD Studentship in Education

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

 31 May 2012
Education, School of 

2 x Doctor of Education Scholarships 

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

 31 May 2012
Engineering, Department of  

Graduate Teaching Assistantship in Engineering (Solid Mechanics)

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

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

 Open Until Filled 
Geography, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Physical Geography

HYRAX: Southern African Palaeoclimatic Dynamics - A Biomarker and Stable Isotope Approach

 22 June 2012 
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

Developing and Validating a Set of Risk Scores for Identifying those at High Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease in a Multi-Ethnic UK Population 

 05 April 2012 
Health Sciences, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Health Sciences

Tackling Inequalities in Neonatal Outcomes: An Investigation of Variation in Care Pathways following Antenatal Diagnosis of a Severe Fetal Anomaly 

 Open Until Filled 
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 

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  
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 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 

PhD Scholarship in History of Art and Film

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

 Open Until Filled 
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 

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

 30 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 

 30 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 

 30 March 2012 
Law, School of 

3 x PhD Scholarships in Law

PhD Scholarships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry 

 30 June 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 
MRC Toxicology Unit 

2 x MRC PhD Studentships in Toxicology

PhD Studentships for UK/EU Applicants for October 2012 Entry

 Open Until Filled 
Mathematics, Department of 

Full-Time PhD Studentships in Science and Engineering

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

 Various 
Media and Communication, Department of 

PhD Studentship in Media and Communication

Repeat Victimisation of Online Mass-Marketing Fraud

 04 June 2012 
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

Understanding Everyday Participation - Articulating Cultural Values 

 25 May 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 

Full-Time PhD Studentships in Science and Engineering

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

 Various 
Psychology, School of 

PhD Studentship in Psychology

Investigating Neuronal Circuits Underlying Reward -Related Behaviour

 Open Until Filled 
Politics and International Relations, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Politics and International Relations

The Political Representation of Non-Human Animals 

 28 May 2012 
Politics and International Relations, Department of 

Graduate Research Assistantship in Politics and International Relations

Conceptions of Fairness in Debates on Social Justice 

 15 June 2012 
Politics and International Relations, Department of 

2 x ERC PhD Studentships in Politics

How Do Democratic Governments Respond to Different Expressions of Public Opinion?

 20 May 2012 
Politics and International Relations, Department of  

PhD Studentship in Politics and Economics

Elections, Public Opinion, and Parties 

 20 May 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 

 20 May 2012 
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 

PhD Studentship in Sociology

The Politics of Immigration: Implications for Social Well-Being and Participation

 21 May 2012 
Urban History, Centre for 

MA/MSc Urban Conservation Scholarship

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

 30 March 2012 
Various 

Open Scholarships for International Applicants

Scholarships for International Applicants for Masters Degrees Starting October 2012 

 31 May 2012 
Various 

Open Scholarships for International Applicants

Scholarships for International Applicants for PhD 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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