SEPnet PhD Scholarships: PhD Grand Challenges 2018 (2018)
Take nine world-class University Physics Departments. Bring together their research, knowledge and resources. The result is SEPnet.
SEPnet offers PhD programmes focused on the future of physics with scholarships to match. You will optimise the opportunity to enter your preferred field of research with your single application considered by nine universities: Hertfordshire, Kent, the Open University, Portsmouth, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Southampton, Surrey and Sussex. Our partners offer over 100 PhD projects every year. These projects and SEPnet Scholarships are available in the following areas of research:
- Astrophysics
- Atmospheric and Climate physics
- Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
- Medical and Bio- Physics
- Nuclear Physics:
- Particle Physics
- Physics Education
- Quantum Technology and Condensed Matter
- Space and Planetary Sciences
- Theoretical Physics
GRADnet provides an extensive regional training programme for postgraduate researchers including physics training and professional skills development. For more information visit: http://www.sepnet.ac.uk/study/phd-opportunities/
What you get
£14,296 (2016-17) per annum tax-free bursary and waiver of UK/EU fees each year for 3.5 years.Full-time study
Type of award
Postgraduate Research
Eligibility
Applicants must hold, or expect to hold, a UK Bachelor degree in Physics at first or upper second class, and/or a UK Master's degree in Physics, or equivalent non-UK qualifications. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential.
Due to funding restrictions, the studentship is open to UK and EU resident students only.
Deadline
14 February 2018 23:59How to apply
Applicants are invited to submit their current C.V. and a short statement of their research interests (max. 200 words) to Cristobel Soares-Smith, SEPnet Graduate Network Administrator, gradnetadmin@sepnet.ac.uk by 14 February 2018. Selected candidates will be invited to attend an Open Day on 21 February 2018 at the Royal Astronomical Society in London in order to meet potential supervisors and learn more about GRADnet.
Closing Date: 14 February 2018
Note that you are also able apply directly to any SEPnet University separately through their standard procedures. If your application is accepted by a particular University after the closing date above, it may not be considered for this GRADnet scholarship award. The SEPnet route should be considered as a distinct path. We will endeavour to make your application available to be considered for all relevant specific awards outside this SEPnet scheme but cannot guarantee that we are aware of all advertised posts from individual supervisors.
We expect awards to be made before the end of April.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Sussex has a commitment to equality and diversity and this is shown by the Department of Physics and Astronomy's Athena SWAN bronze award. The attainment of this demonstrates our commitment to introducing organisational practices that promote a culture of tolerance and gender equality in science and create a better working environment for all
Contact us
Enquiries should be sent to Cristobel Soares-Smith,SEPnet Graduate Network Administrator, gradnetadmin@sepnet.ac.uk
Further information about the research interests of our faculty can be found on our webpages at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/physics/research
Specific questions about research at the University of Sussex should be sent to Rebecca Foster at mpsresearchsupport@sussex.ac.uk
Timetable
The deadline to apply is 14 February 2018
Availability
At level(s):
PG (research)
Application deadline:
14 February 2018 23:59 (GMT)
the deadline has now expired