University of Leicester Novo Nordisk PhD Studentships for UK and EU Students, 2020

  •  Phd
  •  30-Nov-2020
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  £15,285 stipend, tuition fee and a support grant

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

University of Leicester Grants

University of Leicester Novo Nordisk PhD Studentships for UK and EU Students, 2020 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree coursework in the Department of Health Sciences.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, students must have to meet the following criteria:
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • An MSc in Medical Statistics or Epidemiology or related subject is desirable.

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).

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the studentships, candidates must have to take admission in a PhD degree programme at the University of Leicester. After being registered, candidates will use the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the page. In the funding section of the application please indicate you wish to be considered for the TM65001 Zaccardi_Novo Studentship. In the proposal section please provide the name of the supervisors and project title.
  • Supporting Documents: With the application, please include: CV, personal statement, degree certificates, and transcripts of study already completed and if possible transcript to date of study currently being undertaken.
  • Admission Requirements:  For taking admission, students are required to meet the entry requirements of their chosen program.
  • Language Requirement: Provide evidence of English language proficiency if applicable.
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