ICASE PhD Studentship for UK and EU Students at University of Exeter, 2020

  •  PhD, Internship, Grant
  •  30-Apr-2020
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  £110,000

The University of Exeter is proud to announce its ICASE PhD Studentship for UK and EU Students. The studentship is funded via the EPSRC Industrial Cooperative Awards in Science & Technology (CASE) scheme, via a grant awarded to DSTL.

The program aims to undertake world-leading research, while training scientists and engineers with the relevant research skills and knowledge, and professional attributes for industry and academia.

University of Exeter Information

University of Exeter Grants

ICASE PhD Studentship for UK and EU Students at University of Exeter, 2020 Established in 1955, University of Exeter is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Exeter (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South West England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Exeter is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Exeter offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 64 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications from UK and EU countries are eligible to apply for the studentship.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The studentship is part of the UK’s Centre of Doctoral Training in Metamaterials (XM2) based in the Departments of Physics and Engineering. Prospective students can consider projects from a wide variety of fields: Acoustic and Fluid-dynamical Metamaterials, Biological and Bio-inspired Metamaterials, Graphene and other 2D Materials, and Related Devices, Magnonics, Spintronics, and Magnetic Metamaterials, Microwave Metamaterials, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Optical, Infra-red, and THz Photonics and Plasmonics, Quantum Metamaterials, Wave Theory, and Spatial Transformations.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (minimum 2:1).
  • Vision and motivation (for research & professional development).
  • Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively and to engage in a diverse community.

Offered Benefits

The studentships are of value around £110,000, which includes £25,000 towards the research project (travel, consumables, equipment, etc.), tuition fees, and an annual, tax-free stipend of approximately £16,500 per year.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Applications are made to the Metamaterials program for a PhD in Physics/Engineering. Please send your application consisting of ALL items listed below to [email protected]
  • Supporting Documents: Candidates must submit degree transcript(s) giving information about the qualification awarded, the modules are taken during the study period, and the marks for each module taken, an academic CV, A cover letter outlining your research interests in general, the title of the project(s) you are applying for, a personal statement and contact details of two academic referees.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates are required to meet the academic requirements of the university.
  • Language Requirement: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language requirements in order to be able to study at the university.
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