If you want to start your research career with an educational fund in the UK, you can apply for the Novo Nordisk PhD Studentships at the University of Leicester. The programme is funded by Novo Nordisk for the session 2020/2021.
The studentship supports interested UK and EU students who want to conduct a research programme at the Department of Health Sciences. This PhD project will undertake a series of epidemiological analyses of the Hypoglycaemia Assessment Tool (HAT) study database.
University of Leicester Information
Established in 1957, University of Leicester is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Leicester (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Leicester is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Leicester offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 62 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.
Offered Benefits
The University of Leicester will provide the following benefits:
- An annual stipend at UKRI rates (currently £15,285 per year).
- Tuition fee waiver at UK/EU rates.
- Research training support grant (including travel allowance of £2,500 per year for 3 years).