Applications are invited for
Brain Research UK PhD Studentships to carry out research in one of our three
priority research areas: acquired brain and spinal cord injury; neuro-oncology;
and headache and facial pain.
Brain Research UK PhD Studentships to carry out research in one of our three
priority research areas: acquired brain and spinal cord injury; neuro-oncology;
and headache and facial pain.
Through our studentship
scheme, we aim to enable outstanding graduates to gain the necessary skills and
training to set them on course for the development of an independent career in
research related to one of these current priority areas.
scheme, we aim to enable outstanding graduates to gain the necessary skills and
training to set them on course for the development of an independent career in
research related to one of these current priority areas.
Brain Research UK funds the
best neurological research, to improve the lives of those affected. It will
improve the lives of those affected by one of hundreds of neurological
conditions through the funding of the best research and accelerating its
progress.
best neurological research, to improve the lives of those affected. It will
improve the lives of those affected by one of hundreds of neurological
conditions through the funding of the best research and accelerating its
progress.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: November 23, 2018 - Course
Level: Studentship is available to
pursue PhD programme. - Study
Subject: We are interested in
mechanism-based research that addresses areas of large unmet need and
demonstrates a clear pathway to clinical impact in one of the following
areas:
Acquired brain and spinal
cord injury
Research to advance understanding of how to deliver interventions that promote
recovery at the level of impairment in people with acquired brain or spinal
cord damage. This may be through behavioural interventions, enhancement of
plasticity mechanisms, or both.
cord injury
Research to advance understanding of how to deliver interventions that promote
recovery at the level of impairment in people with acquired brain or spinal
cord damage. This may be through behavioural interventions, enhancement of
plasticity mechanisms, or both.
Neuro-oncology
Research addressing the fundamental causes, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment
of primary tumours of the brain or spinal cord, and associated neurological
complications.
Research addressing the fundamental causes, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment
of primary tumours of the brain or spinal cord, and associated neurological
complications.
Headache and facial pain
Research addressing the fundamental causes, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment
of headache and facial pain.
Research addressing the fundamental causes, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment
of headache and facial pain.
Research projects must be
hypothesis-driven and must represent an area of research that applicants intend
to further develop in their future careers.
hypothesis-driven and must represent an area of research that applicants intend
to further develop in their future careers.
- Scholarship Award:
The studentships are open to application by both clinicians and
non-clinicians, and provide funding of up to £120,000 for three to four
years. PhD studentships are for three to four years and include stipend,
institutional fees, training costs, project research costs and
conference-related costs.
The stipend is fixed at £16,000 per annum (£17,500 in London), increasing
at £500 per annum. For clinical candidates, the stipend can be used to
support a salary at the appropriate clinical level but the balance of funds
will need to be obtained from other sources.
Fees are capped at the UK/EU level.
The total award is capped at £120,000. - Nationality:
Studentships are available for UK/EU and
Overseas students. - Number
of Scholarships: Numbers not
given - Scholarship can
be taken in the UK
Eligibility
for the Scholarship
Eligible Countries: Studentships are available
for UK/EU and Overseas students.
for UK/EU and Overseas students.
Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- The
call is open to prospective PhD students wishing to carry out research in
one of the three priority areas described above. - The
call is open to students who plan to commence study towards a PhD at a
recognised UK Higher Education Institution in Autumn 2019. - Candidates
who have already commenced study towards a PhD are not eligible to apply. - There
is no requirement for students to be from the UK, nor resident for any
amount of time before the award begins, however we will fund student fees
up to the UK/EU rate only. - Applicants
must be available for interview in London at their own cost.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Requirements: Applicants
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application
Procedure
How to Apply: Applications must be
submitted by the prospective student, using the downloadable application form
below.
submitted by the prospective student, using the downloadable application form
below.
The applicant must provide
details of the host laboratory, the proposed project and supervisor. The
supervisor(s) must complete the separate supervisor form.
details of the host laboratory, the proposed project and supervisor. The
supervisor(s) must complete the separate supervisor form.
Applications will be
considered on the basis of the applicant’s academic track record, how the
proposed PhD research fits in with the applicant’s overall clinical training
plans where applicable, previous research experience and future academic
potential. Research projects will be judged on scientific merit, originality
and the closeness of fit with the remit of this call.
considered on the basis of the applicant’s academic track record, how the
proposed PhD research fits in with the applicant’s overall clinical training
plans where applicable, previous research experience and future academic
potential. Research projects will be judged on scientific merit, originality
and the closeness of fit with the remit of this call.
The track record of the
supervisor and the suitability of the research environment will also be taken
into account.
supervisor and the suitability of the research environment will also be taken
into account.
