PhD Studentship Vacancies Starting October 2005, Univ. of Leicester, UK
PhD Studentship Vacancies Starting October 2005
Applicationsare invited for PhD studentships, starting October 2005. The ResearchSchool in the Chemistry Department has an international profile, and issupported by state-of-the-art infrastructure. We can provide a completerange of equipment, facilities and technical expertise to support yourstudies. A £2.2m refurbishment of the Chemistry Building has recentlybeen completed (2003), with brand new laboratories throughout theDepartment. Studentships are available to UK and EU nationals to coverstipend (£12,000 per annum for 2005/6) and tuition fees (£3010 perannum for 2005/6). We have 25-30 studentships available in thefollowing strategic areas:
- Biological Chemistry
biocatalysis and biotransformations; computational chemistry; medicinalchemistry and drug design; protein engineering; target synthesis. - Fluorine Chemistry
inorganic and organic synthesis of bioactive and catalytic compounds. - Green Chemistry
environmentally sustainable solvents; atom efficient and polymerisation catalysis. - Molecular Properties
atmospheric chemistry; electrochemistry; free radicals in solution; gas phase dynamics; interfaces; laster spectroscopy.
Candidates should have, or expect to obtain, a first or upper secondclass honours degree (or equivalent). Further information is availableby contacting Dr E Raven (E: pgchem@le.ac.uk ).
Click here for general information on the department and further information on research activities.
Funding your studies
UK and EU nationals
The Department has between 25-30 fully funded places available perannum for UK or EU students. These studentships are funded mostly bythe Research Councils and cover living costs (approximately £12,000 perannum) and tuition fees (approximately £3000 per annum) and are awardedon a competitive basis.
Non-EU nationals
Non-EU students are eligible to apply for the PhD programme but mustapply for funding through their home country or through the numerousschemes available to support international students in the UK.
Further information is available through the University of Leicester's International Office. The British Council and The Association of Commonwealth Universities also have further information on various funding schemes for international students wishing to study in the UK.
Some students fund the costs of their studies privately: in this case,you are encouraged to make contact with the Department at an earlystage.
Application procedure
Applications can be made ON-LINE.
Informal enquiries and requests for further details can be made through the Graduate Admissions Tutor: Dr. E. Raven.
Source: http://www.le.ac.uk/chemistry/recruit/postcoursesadverts.html
