[node-l] FW: (University of Plymouth) New Research Studentship Scheme

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Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:39 +0100
Conversation: (UoP) New Research Studentship Scheme
Subject: (UoP) New Research Studentship Scheme

 
University of Plymouth
40 Full-time Research Studentships Commencing October 2009
UK Tuition fees and stipend of £13,290
 
Consistently ranked one of the top modern universities, Plymouth has a
strong record of excellence and innovation across its teaching, learning and
research activities and is distinguished by its long-term engagement with
employers.  As the enterprise university, it delivers outstanding economic,
social and cultural impact for business, the public sector and the wider
community.
 
Plymouth is one of the top 50 UK universities for research, the results of
the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise showing that the majority of the areas
submitted by the university included world-leading research, achieving the
highest rating possible.  Overall, 80% of the research was judged as being
of international repute.
 
At the university, we see our researchers as innovators and entrepreneurs
and value people who are passionate about delivering excellent, sustainable
research.  We encourage interdisciplinary working, urging researchers to
develop synergies across different research subjects, both within and beyond
the university. 
 
The university now seeks to build on its success through a programme of
fully-funded research studentships for EU/UK nationals and home fees only
studentships for non EU nationals.  These are available to well-qualified
and highly motivated candidates in the following strategic priority research
areas.
 
Marine and Maritime ­ including marine chemistry; marine biology; coastal
oceanography; geosciences and the environment; catchment and coastal
environment; coastal engineering; marine technology; marine policy and
development and shipping.
 
Environmental, Social and Economic sustainability ­ including earth and
environmental science, geography and transport.
 
Creative Economies and Design Technologies ­ including computer science;
digital, performing, media and fine arts; innovative manufacturing; design
and humanities.
 
Health and Biomedicine ­ including psychology, epidemiology, environmental
health, translational health, biomedical sciences and the sociology of
health.
 
Pedagogic Research ­ including teaching and learning in higher education;
technology assisted learning; sustainability education.
 
Applicants should hold or expect to be awarded a 1st/2.1 honours degree
and/or a Masters qualification or equivalent research experience.
 
Closing date for receipt of applications is 26th May 2009
 
For further information and instructions on how to apply see:
http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/researchstudentships
or write to: The Graduate School, University of Plymouth, PL4 8AA.
 

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