Fully-funded International PhD Studentship in Database Systems, UK

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to offer a Fully-funded International PhD Studentship in Database Systems for the academic year 2020/21.

This study programme is available for both UK/EU and overseas students who have a plan to take part in PhD degree coursework at the university. The aim of this project is to provide an efficient and robust implementation of marked nulls in database management systems.

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Fully-funded International PhD Studentship in Database Systems, UK Established in 1583, The University of Edinburgh is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Edinburgh (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of Edinburgh is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Edinburgh offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 436 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: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree in Database Systems
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL or MySQL (experience with other relational database systems could be acceptable; please get in touch before applying)
  • Basic programming skills in C (or C++) and rudiments of SQL
  • A good Bachelor’s degree (2.1 or above, or international equivalent) and a Masters degree in a relevant subject (physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related subject)
  • Proficiency in English (both oral and written)
  • Knowledge of the Unix/Linux environment, scripting languages (e.g., Bash) and version control systems (e.g., Git and SVN) are highly desirable
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Offered Benefits

The University of Edinburgh will provide all the following study expenses:

  • Full-time PhD tuition fees for a student with a Home/EU fee status (£4,407 per annum) or overseas fee status (£23,500 per annum)
  • A tax-free stipend of GBP £15,285 per year for three years
  • Additional programme costs of £1000 per year

Application Process

  • How to Apply: For grasping the opportunity, students have to take admission in the PhD degree coursework at the university.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit all the following documents:
  • All degree transcripts and certificates (and certified translations if applicable)
  • Evidence of English Language capability (where applicable)
  • A short research proposal (max two pages)
  • A full CV and cover letter describing your background, suitability for the PhD, and research interests (max 2 pages)
  • Two references
  • Admission Requirements: For being admitted, you need to meet entry requirements for each qualification you plan to study.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language, then you must submit a copy of a recent English language test certificate or provide details of when you are going to take the test. 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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