Applications are invited for a full time PhD (via MPhil) studentships in Astrophysics in the Jeremiah Horrocks Institute. The studentship is tenable for 3.5 years full-time (subject to satisfactory progress) and will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK rates together with a maintenance grant (£18,622 per year 2023/24 rates) for eligible applicants.
The studentship is funded by the Moses Holden Foundation. The studentship is open to international applicants, however international applicants will be required to pay the difference between the UK and international tuition fee rate.
The successful applicant will be required to comply with the terms of the funding.
Project Title: Will vary dependent on successful applicants.
Project Description:
The Jeremiah Horrocks Institute is pleased to announce the availability of a PhD Studentship in Astrophysics.
The project will be in one of the areas described here: http://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/phd-studentships-and-postgraduate-study/ , depending on the preference of the student ranked highest on the list of applicants (ranking will be carried out by JHI staff based on application forms, references, and interviews of short-listed candidates).
These projects are suggested opportunities offered by JHI staff. If you would like more details or would like to discuss something else related to their field of study, then please contact us directly.
Candidates should have (or expect to hold) a UK Bachelor of Science degree at 2:1 or above in a related area (or equivalent qualification), or a Masters level qualification (e.g. MSc or MPhys).
International applicants require an English Language level of UKVI IELTs 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or equivalent qualification.
Further information
For informal discussion, please email Prof. Derek Ward-Thompson
([email protected] ) or Dr. Mark Norris ([email protected] )
For further information, see: http://www.star.uclan.ac.uk/phd-studentships-and-postgraduate-study/ .
For the application form and full details go to: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/studentships
Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Student Registry via email at [email protected] , quoting the studentship reference number: RS/24/01. If you are interested in a specific project, please state clearly which one on your application.
Closing Date: 15th March 2024
Proposed Interview Date: March 2024
CURRENT UCLAN RESEARCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP