Dear all,
The Institute for Transport Studies are now inviting PhD
academic applications and studentship applications for their two
available ESRC Quota Studentships for the 2007/08 academic year. Could
you please forward the following information to Masters students,
Undergraduate students, Postgraduate Research Tutor(s), and any
staff/students/external colleagues who may be interested in these
studentships.
PhD Research
Do you have a background in mathematics, statistics, physics,
engineering, economics, psychology or social science? Interested in
applying your academic discipline to challenging problems of real value
to society, in one of the world's leading research institutes in its
field?
Ranked amongst the top international centres, ITS at the
University of Leeds offers a 5*A inter-disciplinary environment, with
the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and progressive learning
community.
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ESRC PhD (+3) and Masters+PhD (1+3) Studentships
In recognition of its commitment to leading edge
inter-disciplinary research, the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS)
has been awarded two quota allocation ESRC studentships to fill from
September 2007. The studentships applies to either PhD training only (+3
award), or a combined Masters and PhD training (1+3 award). While the
Masters training recognition is in the areas of Transport Planning &
Environment <http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/pgcourses/masctp.php> and
Transport Economics <http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/pgcourses/mate.php> ,
for PhD research this encompasses a wide range of approaches and
methods, incorporating most application areas of transport analysis, as
well as being attractive to those from the full range of disciplines
supported by ESRC, including social science, economics and psychology.
For examples of recent theses and suggested research areas, prospective
applicants are invited to visit our web-site, at
www.its.leeds.ac.uk/restrain/rao.php
<http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/restrain/rao.php> .
The deadline for receipt of applications in ITS is 23rd February
2007. By this date, you need to send to us both:
o A completed application for an academic place at the
University of Leeds, following the instructions and downloadable forms:
Academic Application Form
<http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/restrain/howtoapply.php>
o A completed ESRC scholarship application from, downloaded
from the ESRC web-site
<http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/postgrad
uate/consultation/index.aspx?ComponentId=4859&SourcePageId=5572> and
including referee testimonials
<http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/postgrad
uate/fundingopportunities/1plus3_quota.aspx?ComponentId=13826&SourcePage
Id=5371> .
Funding information:
Standard ESRC rules apply: The scholarships cover fees plus
maintenance for UK students (or EU students who have studied in the UK
for a sufficiently long period), fees-only for EU students. Detailed
eligibility criteria can be found on the ESRC web-site
<http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/postgrad
uate/consultation/index.aspx?ComponentId=4859&SourcePageId=5572> , which
also includes the application form to download and guidance notes.
Non UK/EU nationals - This particular competition is not
eligible to international applicants. However, ITS welcomes
applications for an academic place at any time, and can advise on
available studentships.
The minimum academic requirement for entry to PhD with an ESRC
+3 scholarship is a Masters Degree with a research training element. For
entry to Masters+PhD (1+3 training), a First Class or good Second Class
Honours Degree is required. Proficiency in English language is also
required (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Please ensure that you download the correct application form:
1+3 (Masters + Phd) application form or +3 (PhD) application
form from the ESRC website above.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 23rd February 2007.
Assessment of applications is based on academic merit and in competition
with other applicants. ITS welcomes applications from all sections of
the community.
Joanne Davies
Postgraduate Research Administrator
Institute for Transport Studies
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5326
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 5334
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