PhD Studentships
PhD Study in Astronomy Centre at University of Sussex
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 have funding for 5 PhD studentships - 2 funded by STFC (see their eligibility criteria), 2 funded by SEPNET (open to EU nationals) and one funded by the EU (for students currently resident outside the UK). Other funding opportunities can be explored on a case-by-case basis. STFC applications are now closed for 2010, 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) to.
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 SEPNET funded positions is ASAP.
The deadline for applications for 2011's STFC funded applications will be January/February 2011.
Other applications are accepted year around.
Interview dates
Interviews for STFC funded positions will be held on 3rd March 2011.
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.