PhD Scholarship in Statistical Genetics for UK/EU Students at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2020

  •  Diploma, PhD
  •  31-Jul-2020
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Stipend of ~£15K

Interested applicants are invited to apply for the PhD Scholarship in Statistical genetics to reduce infectious disease transmission funded by the University of Edinburgh. The funding programme is open for UK and EU students.

The programme support students who have an interest in developing new statistical models to determine the genetic risk of individuals for transmitting infectious disease.

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PhD Scholarship in Statistical Genetics for UK/EU Students at University of Edinburgh in UK, 2020 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: UK and EU.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree programme in the field of quantitative genetics and computational statistics.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the opportunity , applicants should have or expect to obtain a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in animal breeding, statistics, mathematics, or any other relevant quantitative subject.
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Offered Benefits

The University of Edinburgh will award 3 year PhD degree program funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). It offers a stipend of ~£15K per annum and is funded to pay the University of Edinburgh tuition fees for UK/EU students only.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: In order to gain access to the program program, applicants must take admission in the PhD degree program at the University of Edinburgh. After that, the candidate must send the following documents to RDSVS.PGR.Admin-at-ed.ac.uk.
  • Supporting Documents: Applications must include a full CV with names and addresses (including email addresses) of two academic referees. Candidates must state clearly the project title/s and the supervisor/s in their covering letter.
  • Admission Requirements: Excellent numerical skills exemplified by a proven track record in mathematical or statistical modelling with programming experience are required as well as an interest in livestock genetics and infectious disease research.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not an applicant’s first language, an IELTS/TOEFL certificate should be submitted with the application as evidence that the candidate meets the language requirements for PhD study at Edinburgh University.
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