• Scholarships Offered: Doctorate
• University: Swansea University
• Location: United Kingdom
• Application Deadline: April 15, 2024

Swansea University offers the prestigious ESPRC Scholarship for doctoral studies, covering the full cost of tuition fees and providing an annual stipend of £19,237 for four years.

About the Scholarship:

This scholarship focuses on advancing the understanding of materials and components’ behavior under cryogenic temperatures, particularly relevant for storing hydrogen in its liquid form for next-generation aircraft. The project aims to develop novel approaches to enable the use of Digital Image Correlation (DIC) during cryogenic mechanical testing, significantly enhancing current instrumentation capabilities.

Scholarship Details:

• Type: PhD
• Value: Full tuition fees coverage and an annual stipend of £19,237 for four years

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent) in Engineering or a relevant science discipline.
• Fulfill Swansea University’s English Language proficiency requirements.

Application Procedure:

• Click on the provided link to access the scholarship application.
• Complete your online application, providing the requested information.
• In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
• Select the course choice as “Biomedical Engineering / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October”
• Choose the start year as “2024”
• Specify funding details as instructed, ensuring to enter ‘RS578 – Cryogenic Temperatures’ as the name of the funding provider.
• Submit the following required documents:

• • CV
  • Degree certificates and transcripts
  • Cover letter, including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ explaining your suitability for the position and project development ideas.
  • Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form.
  • Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable)
  • Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)
  • Confirmation of EDI form submission (optional)

Incomplete applications lacking the specified information will not be considered for the scholarship.

Seize this opportunity to pursue your doctoral studies in engineering at Swansea University and contribute to cutting-edge research in cryogenic temperatures. Apply before the deadline to be considered for this prestigious scholarship.

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