Applications are invited for the following DEL CAST studentship (Co-operative Awards in Science and Technology). This is a three year DEL-CAST studentship (Department for Employment and Learning) based at the School of Computing and Mathematics, Jordanstown, University of Ulster, in collaboration with PathXL Ltd (Northern Ireland Science Park, Belfast). The studentship will comprise tuition fees and a maintenance award of not less than £15,000 per annum, funded by DEL and PathXL Ltd. The application deadline is 10 December 2014.
Study Subject(s): Studentship is awarded for project work in the field of science and technology.
Course Level: Studentship is awarded for PhD level of study.
Scholarship Provider: University of Ulster, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: All applicants should hold a first or upper second class honours degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or Bioinformatics. Successful candidates will enroll on a full-time research program, of up to three years subject to satisfactory progress, leading to the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU students can apply for this studentship.
Scholarship Description: This is a three year DEL-CAST studentship (Department for Employment and Learning) based at the School of Computing and Mathematics, Jordanstown, University of Ulster, in collaboration with PathXL Ltd (Northern Ireland Science Park, Belfast). It is envisaged that the student will spend at least three months per year for the duration of their research program with the collaborating body. The studentship provides a bursary, plus basic travel expenses and would suit a graduate with a Computing-based discipline, Bioinformatics or Electronic Engineering background.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The duration of studentship is three years.
What does it cover? The studentship will comprise tuition fees and a maintenance award (subject to UK residence status) of not less than £15,000 per annum, funded by DEL (the Department for Employment & Learning in NI) and PathXL Ltd.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Interviews will be held in January 2015.
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 10 December 2014.