UK : PhD Studentships University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Applications are invited for studentships for 3-4 year research programmes leading to the degree of PhD. The majority of studentships available are for candidates who meet the EPSRC residency criteria but other sources of funding might be available for very well qualified students.

Information on our main research activities is on our website at http://www.msm.cam.ac.uk, and prospective candidates are welcome to contact members of the academic staff working in their fields of interest.

In the recent RAE, the Department was included in the UK's 4 highest rated science and engineering departments and was the top department in the "Metallurgy and Materials" Unit of Assessment.

The Department is fortunate in possessing world class facilities in the areas of transmission and scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction and polymer characterisation. Close collaborative links exist with industry and other university departments in the UK and abroad.

The minimum academic requirement for admission is an upper second class UK honours degree at the level of MSci, MEng, MPhys, MChem etc, or a lower second with a good Master's, (or overseas equivalents) in a relevant subject.

Application packs are available via

http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/applying/ or from Dr Rosie Ward (remw2@cam.ac.uk) who is happy to answer questions about the admissions process and funding opportunities available.

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme

ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

The ICE WaRM scholarship programme aims to:

• provide high calibre students with the opportunity to study with ICE WaRM partners to further their knowledge;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in research and advance their scientific knowledge in water resources management;
• encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;
• provide students with the opportunity to participate in presentations, conferences, seminars and forums on contemporary issues in water resources management;
• provide the opportunity for students from organisations and countries currently facing major water issues to participate in programmes which they may not be able to fund; and
• demonstrate a commitment to cultural change and diversity and the international sharing of knowledge and skills related to water resources management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND PARTNER UNIVERSITY WEBLINKS

We recommend that you visit the Post-Graduate Programmes page of the website to find out more about the programme.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

Semester 1 (July 2010) - Deadline 26th February 2010
Semester 2 (February 2011) - Deadline 27th August 2010

ICE WaRM offers two rounds of scholarships annually, in February and July. Applicants are able to begin applying for current or future rounds at any time. The current round (to commence in Semester 2 - July 2010 has a deadline of 26th February, 2010.

Source : http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=183

UK : PhD Studentship Hydrodynamics of Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems

Newcastle University - School of Marine Science and Technology

Reference Code: MA006

Closing Date: 20th December 2009

Supervisor: Professor Longbin Tao

School: School of Marine Sciences and Technology

Funded by: Newcastle University

Duration: 3 years

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading teams of researchers in marine technology.

We have one studentship available for a PhD project in one of the following themes:

• Coupled modelling of fluid-structure-soil interaction
• Dynamics of deepwater marine riser systems
• Viscous effects on hydrodynamics of deepwater offshore structures
• Development of solution methods for nonlinear offshore mechanics
• Coupled analysis of deepwater offshore structure and mooring systems

The successful applicant will work with Professor Longbin Tao in the marine technology group.

Value of the Award The studentship provides a tax-free bursary of £15,000 per annum which covers tuition fees (at the UK/EU rate) and living costs.

Eligibility

Applicants of any nationality may apply, however since fees for international students are higher than those for UK/EU applicants, international students will need to source additional funding.

Person Specification

You should have a minimum of an upper-second-class or first-class Honours degree in offshore engineering, naval architecture, civil engineering or applied mathematics. An MSc in science or engineering would be an advantage.

How to Apply

You must complete the University's postgraduate application form, selecting 'PhD School of Marine Sciences and Technology (full time) - Marine Technology (Engineering)' as the programme of study and inserting the reference number MA006. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement required) and a CV and a covering letter should be attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number MA006 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project of your chosen theme.

Deadline for applications: 20th December 2009

Further Information For further details about the project, please contact Professor Longbin Tao by email: L.Tao@ncl.ac.uk.

UK : PhD Studentship Organizational Death and Loss in the Twenty-First Century

University of Exeter - University of Exeter Business School

University of Exeter Business School

University of Exeter Business School is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified applicant for a doctoral studentship for three years to start in April 2010.

Despite considerable theoretical and empirical evidence that questions their validity, psychological stage models of dying and bereavement have dominated understandings of organizational change since the early 1980s. As discourses of loss in Western societies move towards continuing bonds, cultures of nostalgia and an obsession with memory and history, we can expect to see changes in the ways that reactions to organizational closures, mergers and acquisitions, are expressed and managed. This studentship will provide empirical evidence to enhance our understanding of the commemorative and memorializing practices used to remember deceased organizations in post-industrial societies and consider the role of grief as a resource for collective identity and memory formation. It will consider the dynamics of time and place in remembering through exploring the role of physical remains, such as heritage sites, monuments or disused buildings, in providing a focus for mourning. Through analysis of how dead organizations and their members are remembered, the studentship will enable understanding of changes and continuities in organizational loss and change in late modern society. The project will employ a range of qualitative methods potentially including documentary, historical and visual analysis and life history interviews.

You will be based in the Department of Management at University of Exeter Business School which has a vibrant postgraduate research community comprising over 120 doctoral students. To apply, you should have a first degree, minimum 2:1 or first class honours in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business and Management, Geography, Sociology, History) and a Masters degree in a relevant subject. Preference will be given to candidates who have received ESRC accredited training at Master's level or equivalent. However, applications are welcome and will be considered from candidates with other Masters degrees and relevant experience. If English is not your first language, a language test certificate is required with the following minimum requirements: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 230, CPE C.

UK/EU or overseas level fees will be paid, together with a three-year annual maintenance grant (for 2009/10 this will be £13,290). Please send a copy of your CV with the names and addresses of two academic referees to Emma Roberts, Postgraduate Research Administrator, University of Exeter Business School (pgradmin@exeter.ac.uk), quoting the title of the studentship as above. Please also enclose a brief statement outlining your academic interests, prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake this project.

For further information, or informal discussion about the position, please contact one of the project supervisors: Dr Emma Bell (e.bell@bath.ac.uk, +44-1225-384117) or Dr Adrian Bailey (a.r.bailey@exeter.ac.uk, +44-1392-722523).

Closing date for completed applications: Friday 29^th January 2010. Interviews will be held on Monday 15^th February 2010 in Exeter.

UK : SEACOAT PhD Nanostructured Block Copolymers for Deterrence of Fouling Organisms

International Paint Ltd

SEACOAT PhD with International Paint

The International Paint worldwide businesses are part of Akzo Nobel's Performance Coatings group. AkzoNobel is proud to be one of the world's leading industrial companies. We make and supply a wide range of paints, coatings and specialty chemicals. 2008 revenue totalled €15.4 billion - we are the largest global paints and coatings company.

Project Title: Nanostructured block copolymers for deterrence of fouling organisms.

Project Description:

This PhD project is part of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network SEACOAT, in which 6 leading Universities and 2 companies are collaborating to understand biointerfacial processes involved in marine biofouling. The network involves research in 3 complementary, interdisciplinary themes: Surface Engineering, Surface Analytics and Bioadhesion (see http://www.biosciences.bham.ac.uk/SEACOAT for more information). The successful applicant will be appointed for 3 years to a salaried staff position as a Training Fellow, and will receive a salary with social security benefits, mobility and yearly travel allowances and a career exploratory allowance. The training fellow will be based primarily at International Paint Ltd in Felling, UK. However, the fellow is also required to undertake secondments and visits to other Partners (SuSos AG, ETH Zurich, Birmingham and Newcastle) to learn and apply specific techniques.

The project involves the design, synthesis and characterisation of novel block copolymers. Advanced synthetic techniques will be used to prepare the polymers to enable the control of physico-chemical properties. Polymer characterisation at International Paint and at other partners will investigate the polymer surface and bulk properties and how these affect the deterrence of fouling.

Funding Notes:

A first degree (typically BSc or Masters) in Chemistry is required. Experience in polymer synthesis would be advantageous. Applications including CV and detailed education with grades should be addressed to Simon Cheesman (Simon.Cheesman@akzonobel.com ).

The EU Marie Curie Training Network rules for funding and eligibility are strictly followed. This means that the position is available to citizens of any country other than the UK. In addition, you must not have spent more than 12 months working or studying in the UK in the last 3 years.

The SEACOAT consortium operates an Equal Opportunities policy.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence in early 2010.

The closing date for applications is 1^st December 2009.

UK : PhD studentship - Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences Food aesthetics, nutrient composition and density and food intakes

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a research led institution specialising in high quality research that touches people’s everyday lives. The School of Health Sciences offers a wide range of programmes in the allied health professions and Nursing. It has strong links with health and social care practitioners locally and nationally.

The following funded studentship is now available, for a start date in January 2010:

Food aesthetics, nutrient composition and density and food intakes.

Research supervisory team: Dr Elaine Bannerman, Professor Isobel Davidson & Jacklyn Jones

This studentship will comprise of a series of experimental projects to explore the impact of food fortification to increase both energy and nutrient density of commonly consumed foods and fluids. It will also investigate the influence of different textures on appetite parameters (hunger and satiety), dietary and nutritional intakes. Identification of the optimal level and method of food fortification to maximise food and fluid intakes will be explored.

Candidates should possess an upper second classification BSc (Hons) degree or MSc qualification in dietetics or nutrition. Successful applicants will receive a bursary to support living costs and tuition fees will be waived.

For more information about PhD study at QMU see our website: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/research_knowledge/post_research.htm or email: ebannerman@qmu.ac.uk for more details of the project.

Email researchdegrees@qmu.ac.uk for an application form

The closing date for applications is 4 December. Interviews are expected to be held in the week beginning 14 December, with a view to commencement of the PhD towards the end of January 2010.

UK : Summer 2010 Scholarship for Dancer and Choreographer

Deadline: December 15, 2009

Dancers and choreographers with decidedly professional ambitions from European, Eastern European and non European countries preferably between 22 and 30 years of age and a good knowledge of English. The quality of your dance background is the main criteria for participation in the Programme.

How to apply?

Fill in the online application form and attach

• a detailed CV
• two recent photos (portrait & dance photo)
• 3 letters of recommendation.

Please keep the size of the documents low, otherwise we might have problems receiving them.

The receipt of your application will be confirmed via e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail a few days after the deadline, please contact our office to verify that your application has been received.

Incomplete or late applications as well as applications via e-mail, post or fax will not be considered!

When to Apply?

For summer 2010:

• Application deadline: December 15, 2009 - noon CET!
• Selection process: January - February 2010
• Final decision: March 2010
• Programme dates: mid July - mid August, 2010 (tba)

Click here to visit website or email: scholarship@danceweb.eu

Italy : PhD Scholarships from Vienna Graduate School of Finance

Deadline January 1, 2010

The Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF) invites excellent students to apply for the PhD Program in Finance starting in fall 2010. Up to six scholarships will be offered to the best applicants.

The program is open for students from all countries with all academic specializations, provided they hold a Master degree or equivalent and have sufficient level of formal training. Students who are going to graduate soon (by June 2010) may apply, too. To participate in the selection process a candidate's application must be received by January 7, 2010 (Online Application).

The VGSF PhD program in Finance consists of two parts: rigorous coursework and work on the PhD thesis. The students attend courses covering all major topics in finance and analytical methods required for research. In particular, the courses focus on Corporate Finance, Asset Pricing and Quantitative Methods in Finance.

In the past academic years students had the chance to attend courses taught by international scholars such as Tomas Björk, Christopher Hennessy, David Lando, Jacob Sagi, Rossen Valkanov, Jiang Wang and Toni Whited. After passing the required exams, students start to conduct research projects on their own. In our weekly research seminar students have the opportunity to meet internationally renowned scholars presenting their state-of-the art research.

For further information on the PhD program and the application please visit our website: www.vgsf.ac.at

Environmental Education Grants

The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress. Annual funding for the program ranges between $2 and $3 million. Most grants will be in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.

2010 Environmental Education Grants
The deadline for applying for a 2010 environmental education grant is December 15, 2009. Specific instructions for submitting an application are provided on the How to Apply for an Environmental Education Grant page.
Source: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

Switzerland : 2 PhD positions in Soil Chemistry/Isotope Geochemistry at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

We are inviting applications for two PhD student positions based jointly in the Soil Chemistry Group (Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar) and the Isotope Geochemistry Group (Prof. Bernard Bourdon) at ETH Zurich. The research topic will be the development of stable mercury (Hg) isotopes as novel tracers for biogeochemical Hg cycling in soil environments. Mercury is an important pollutant element and Hg isotope ratios provide a promising new tool to trace Hg sources and transformations in natural ecosystems. One PhD project will focus mainly on the investigation of field samples, whereas the other PhD project is dedicated to perform laboratory based experiments. Both project parts will be strongly linked and use the state-of-the-art facilities of the Soil Chemistry and Isotope Geochemistry laboratories at ETH Zurich.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest to perform interdisciplinary research at the interface of soil chemistry and isotope geochemistry. Previous experience in these fields and/or analytical chemistry would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a MSc degree (or equivalent) in geosciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, geoecology, or a related discipline. Good knowledge of English is essential. Female and male candidates are equally invited to apply. Employment will be according to standard regulations of ETH Zurich (funding secured for 3 years). Start in March 2010 or upon mutual agreement.

Applicants should submit letter of application, CV, statement of research interests, copy of certificates, and addresses of 2-3 potential referees to Prof. Ruben Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, CHN F23.1, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland (paper copy by mail or single pdf-file by e-mail to jan.wiederhold[AT]env.ethz.ch). For further details on the project please contact Dr. Jan Wiederhold. Evaluation of applications will start 4.1.2010 and continue until the positions are filled.

More information on our research group can be found at http://www.soilchem.ethz.ch