To support students undertaking a fully-funded PhD degree in Life Sciences, the University of Sussex has announced the John Maynard Smith Studentships for the academic year 2022-2023.
The PhD position is fully funded by a Maynard Smith PhD studentship from the School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex. The student will conduct experiments on individuals from forest cores and edges.
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Summary
Worthy offer for international students in the UK.The University of Sussex, currently ranked 246th in QS Global World Rankings 2021, is a public research university striving to conduct high-quality research that addresses real-world issues, pressing global policy agendas and business practices, developing current and aspiring leaders who will champion critical and original thinking.
Why study at the University of Sussex? The University of Sussex is an institute that provides students with a chance to change the world. It is internationally recognized for drawing together leading academics from different disciplines and has an approach that ensures the most powerful and meaningful results.
University of Sussex Information
Established in 1961, University of Sussex is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Brighton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Sussex is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Sussex offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The PhD position is fully funded by a Maynard Smith PhD studentship from the School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex. Funding includes full home tuition fees and a stipend at UKRI rates for 3.5 years. Applicants with overseas fee status will need to fund the difference between Home and International tuition fees (see https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/tuition-fees).