Fully funded PhD Studentship Developing in Vitro Techniques to Investigate Host-Parasite Interactions in Shrimps,UK

  •  PhD
  •  30-Apr-2024
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Fully funded for 3 years, including a stipend at the UK Research Council rate of £19,237 (for 2024/25) plus tuition fees at the postgraduate home rate.

Applications are being accepted from outstanding students for the International Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarships in Positronium Spectroscopy. This study programme is organized by the University of Kent for the academic session 2022/2023.

This scholarship program seeks to support individuals who aspire to make a significant impact on global food systems and marine health through innovative research. The program aims to develop novel in vitro techniques to investigate host-parasite interactions in shrimps, contributing to advancements in marine pathology and fostering sustainable practices in shrimp farming worldwide.The University of Kent is a public research university that was granted its royal charter on 4 January 1965. It was originally named the University of Kent at Canterbury, reflecting its cross-boundary campus and the support of both the city and county authorities. The university has a main campus north of Canterbury, which houses over 6,000 students, as well as a campus in Medway and European postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome, and Paris. It is known for its commitment to research that addresses regional, national, and international challenges and its role as a beacon for creativity and innovation.

University of Kent Information

University of Kent Grants

Fully funded PhD Studentship Developing in Vitro Techniques to Investigate Host-Parasite Interactions in Shrimps,UK Founded in 1965, University of Kent is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Canterbury (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Medway, Paris, Brussels, Athens. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Kent (KENT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Kent (KENT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 54 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Kent.
  • Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold a minimum of a 2:1 degree and/or a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
    • Demonstrate experience or interest in cell culturing, bioinformatics, and/or fieldwork.
    • Show enthusiasm for working at the interface of wet-lab and fieldwork.
    • Possess a willingness to learn new skills and contribute to the field of marine pathology.

Offered Benefits

This is funded by the University of Kent and Skretting for 3 years. The stipend paid equals the full UK Research Council rate of £19,237 (rate for 2024/25) plus tuition fees at the postgraduate home rate (£4,786 for 2024/25). International applicants should make provision to meet the difference between Home and International fees.

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