Strathclyde Postgraduate Research International Scholarship in Micromechanics of Cracking of Clay, UK for Master


The University of Strathclyde is eagerly awaiting applications from outstanding students for its Postgraduate Research International Scholarship in the UK. The educational programme is open for the academic year 2020/2021.

The PhD support will focus on investigating the mechanisms at the micro/particle scale underpinning the process of crack formation in clay associated with air drying and/or exposure of the clay interface to gas at high pressure.

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Strathclyde Postgraduate Research International Scholarship in Micromechanics of Cracking of Clay, UK for Master Founded in 1964, University of Strathclyde is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Glasgow (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Scotland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Strathclyde is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Strathclyde 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Postgraduate research coursework in civil and environmental engineering, chemical and process engineering, and physics.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Have achieved a first-class or upper second class honours in a relevant degree, including Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering/ Physics/ /Chemical Engineering/ Environmental Engineering or an equivalent qualification at Masters level.
  • Must be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research.

Offered Benefits

The University of Strathclyde will provide a scholarship that covers full UK/EU PhD tuition fees for 36 months and a tax-free stipend of £ 15,285 per year for the full four-year duration. International Students applying must be able to provide evidence and pay the difference between the UK Home Fee and the International Fee.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: In order to apply for the opportunity , students must take admission in a postgraduate research degree programme at the University of Strathclyde. After that, they can send the following documents through email: Dr Matteo Pedrotti (matteo.pedrotti-at-strath.ac.uk) for this opportunity.
  • Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit a CV, academic certificates, and transcripts with their application.
  • Admission Requirements: To grasp this opportunity, all applicants must meet the academic entry requirements of their chosen program.
  • Language Requirement: Students 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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