We welcome applications from potential PhD students at any time (PhDs are known as DPhils at Sussex).
A list of potential PhD projects and supervisors is listed below.
Funding
This year we expect to have a number of studentships funded by STFC (see their eligibility criteria).Other funding opportunities can beexplored on a case-by-case basis. Self-funded students are welcome to apply at any time.
Contacts
For practical questions about applications and/or funding please contact the School Postgraduate Coordinator Richard Chambers. For academic questions please contact the Astronomy Post Graduate Admissions coordinator (Dr. Seb Oliver).
Application Process
Applications should be submitted through the University application pages. For more general details on postgraduate studies at Sussex see the University Postgraduate Study page.
Deadlines for Applications
The deadline for applications for 2012's STFC funded applications will be 17th February 2012.
Other applications are accepted year around.
Interview dates
Interviews for STFC funded positions will be held late February/early March 2012.
Possible Projects and Supervisors
This is a list of DPhil projects currently on offer. Other projects may become available at any time. We are also open to discussion of modifying these projects or developing ideas that candidates may have for projects.
This year we expect to have a number of studentships funded by STFC
(see
their eligibility criteria), Other funding opportunities can be
explored on a case-by-case basis. Self-funded students are welcome to
apply at any time
