Aston University is inviting applications for PhD studentships in sustainable catalytic technologies. Studentships are open to all UK and EU nationals possessing an excellent degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (2:1 or 1st Class Honours or equivalent), who will receive standard EPSRC stipends. Studentships are offered for three years. The application deadline is 13 March 2015.
Study Subject(s): Studentships are provided in Sustainable Catalytic Technologies at Aston University.
Course Level: Studentships are available for pursuing PhD degree level at Aston University.
Scholarship Provider: Aston University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Studentships are open to all UK and EU nationals possessing an excellent degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (2:1 or 1st Class Honours or equivalent), who will receive standard EPSRC stipends.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and international students can apply for these PhD studentships.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited from well-qualified candidates for two fully-funded PhD studentships in heterogeneous catalysis for sustainable chemistry, which are available to start between January and July 2015. Both projects will entail the synthesis and characterisation of novel nanostructured materials for catalytic application to the selective transformation of renewable biomass-derived feedstocks into sustainable platform chemicals and biofuels. Successful candidates will enjoy a stimulating working environment within the recently opened £2.5M Surface Chemistry and Materials Group laboratories, which are housed within the new £18M European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University.
Number of award(s): Two fully-funded studentships are offered.
Duration of award(s): Studentships are offered for three years.
What does it cover? This studentship includes a fee bursary to cover the home/EU fees rate, plus a maintenance allowance of £13,863 for the 2014/15 academic year.Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees, currently this is £10,914 for the 2014/15 academic year.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The online application form, reference forms and details of entry requirements, including English language are available here.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 13 March 2015.