The Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, is unexpectedly re-advertising and inviting application for the recently awarded International Postgraduate Research Studentship. The successful applicant will commence study in Session 2008/2009. Studentship applications must be submitted directly to the University's Scholarships Office by no later than Friday 12th September 2009.
This particular studentship is available for outstanding applicants from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world, with a very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution.
Could you please circulate the information to anyone who may be interested in applying. Full studentships details below:
Institute for Transport Studies - Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award
Project title: Driver distraction/vehicle automation/human-machine interface
Value of Award:
Maintenance Stipend for a maximum period of 3 years (£12,940 for Session 2008/09), full overseas rate fees and a Research Training Support Grant.
Number Available:
One
Closing Date:
12th September 2008
Minimum Academic Requirements:
A very good first degree (equivalent to a UK first class honours degree) from a prestigious institution (a lower rated BSc with a Masters will not normally be accepted as the equivalent of a UK first class honours degree). Candidates must also meet the University's English language requirements.
Additional Information:
The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are a national initiative to bring outstanding students from India, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Russia, South Africa and the developing world to the UK to study for PhD degrees in top-rated research environments. The eligible countries are those listed in Part 1 on the OECD website: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf
This award is provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (www.epsrc.ac.uk <http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/> ) and Jaguar (www.jaguar.com <http://www.jaguar.com/> ) and is available in for a research project in the area of 'driver distraction/vehicle automation/human-machine interface'.
Further information on the background to the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards Scheme can be found at http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/hodgkin/
Application Forms:
Contact Details:
Application forms and guidance notes are available from http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/schol/dhpa-forms.html
and should be returned to the Scholarships Office, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT
Please contact Dr Samantha Jamson for enquiries about the project area.
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Tel: + 44 (0)113 343 6606
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 5334
In addition to a studentship application, you will also need to apply for an academic place to study on the ITS PhD programme. Details can be found on the ITS website at: www.its.leeds.ac.uk/restrain/howtoapply.php
Please note, previous applicants for this particular studentship need not apply.
Joanne Davies
Student Support Manager
Institute for Transport Studies
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5326
Fax: +44 (0)113 343 5334
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