The Department of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to offer at least eight Research Council studentships for October 2012 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The studentships will pay full-time University UK/EU tuition fees for three years and include an annual maintenance grant worth at least £13,590 a year.

These studentships are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

Research Areas and Supervision

We welcome applications from those looking to work in areas compatible with the research interests of our staff, which cover:

• Condensed Matter Physics

• Earth Observation Science

• Radio and Space Plasma Physics

• Space Projects and Instrumentation

• Theoretical Astrophysics

• X-ray and Observational Astronomy

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline and meet the University's standard English language entry requirements.

These studentships are only available to applicants who are eligible to pay the UK/EU tuition fee - i.e., those who are permanently resident in the UK or another EU country. Please note that applicants from the EU (excluding the UK) must have been resident in the UK for at least three years prior to commencing the studentship.

Applicants from outside the EU are not eligible for these studentships unless they have been granted permanent UK residency/citizenship.

The studentships are for full-time study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact us.

Apply Now

To apply, simply follow our five-point checklist:

1. Identify the research project(s) you would like to work in and submit our research interests form to tell us your first and second choices
2. Draft a brief personal statement explaining why you would like to work in this area and describing any relevant research experience (including any research projects that you have undertaken - for example, as part of a previous degree - and listing any academic work you have published or which is currently in press awaiting publication). Your personal statement should be no more than 1,000 words.
3. Prepare your supporting documents
4. Submit your online application or apply by post

The closing date for receipt of applications is 21 February 2012.

IMPORTANT - In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for a "October 2012 Research Council PhD Studentship in Physics"

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