academic chemistry research community, has recently announced plans to create
an International Graduate School that will combine world-leading research
training with industry and international experience.
To
celebrate the launch of the ScotCHEM International Graduate School at the
University of Edinburgh, the School of Chemistry is offering up to FOUR Prize
Scholarships as part of the Principal’s
Career Development PhD Scholarships scheme.
Principal’s
Career Development PhD Scholarships are usually tenable for three years.
Candidates who are awarded a ScotCHEM International Graduate School Scholarship
will hold their awards for four years, subject to satisfactory academic
progression.
As a
member of the ScotCHEM International Graduate School, the successful applicants
will have the opportunity to take part in a six month industrial or academic
research placement. Study in any area of chemistry will be considered.
Eligibility
Applicants
must be of outstanding academic merit and research potential. Applicants should
possess an excellent Bachelor, or Masters degree. Non-native English Language
speakers must have a high level of English with a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or
equivalent. Applicants must be starting full-time PhD programmes in the School
of Chemistry in 2012-13, with start dates between 1 September 2012 and 1 June
2013.
Applicants
must have already applied for admission to a full-time PhD research programme
of study at the University.
Applying
Eligible
applicants should complete an online application for the Principal’s Career
Development PhD Scholarship by the application deadline of 1 February 2012.
Applicants
must also notify the School of Chemistry, by emailing Annette Burgess, of their
intention to apply for a ScotCHEM International Graduate School Scholarship,
also by Wednesday 1 February 2012. In this email, applicants should give full
details of their EUCLID application, nominate up to four supervisors and
include a description of their preferred areas of research.
