A number of PhD Studentships (potentially covering both tuition fees and living expenses) have become available for students wishing to commence their studies in September/October 2006. We are seeking strong applicants (with a first class or upper second class honours degree, or Masters degree). Students of any nationality may apply.

Applicants must be highly qualified and motivated - with an outstanding academic record - and must be able to demonstrate excellent research potential. If English is not your first language you will also be required to demonstrate oral and written fluency before being accepted onto the PhD Programme. A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or a TOEFL standard score of 580 (235 computerised version) is required. Copies of appropriate English language certificates must be supplied with your application.

How to apply

• Applicants should apply using the standard Cardiff University application form for postgraduate study and indicate clearly the academic school and area of research that is intended. The application form and accompanying forms can be downloaded from:
  http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/postgrad/howtoapply/index.html
• Applicants should indicate clearly on the front page of the application form that they wish to apply for a 2006/7 Studentship.
• Applicants should include with their application two referees` reports in sealed envelopes. At least one of the referees should be a university teacher, have a good knowledge of the applicant`s academic ability and achievements, and indicate, where possible, the applicant`s ranking in his/her class.
• Applicants should also include copies of transcripts and degree certificates.
• Applicants should include in their `previous experience` reference to any research projects undertaken, including at Bachelors/Masters level, and any publications arising from this research.
• Applicants should submit a detailed research proposal of no more than 4 pages, setting out the general area of research, your intended contribution to the field of study, an indication of the research method(s) you intend to follow, and a full bibliography.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Eligibility
All nationalities

For more information on all of the above studentships and how to apply, please see http://www.cf.ac.uk/carbs/research/phd/fees.html

Or contact:

Elsie Phillips PhillipsE2@cardiff.ac.uk Tel: 029 2087 6786Sara Bragg BraggS@cardiff.ac.uk Tel: 029 2087 4255

Closing date: 18th August 2006