The University of Sussex is offering a number of Ph.D. studentships for September 2021 admission. The studentships are for 3.5 years and comprise a tax-free bursary, a fee waiver, and a training budget.Type of awardPostgraduate ResearchPh.D. projectProjects on offer for September 2021 can be found on the Research Group webpages linked below, or you may suggest a project of your own devising.Astronomy & CosmologyTheoretical Particle PhysicsExperimental Particle PhysicsWhen you apply, specify your preferred project(s) and supervisor(s). Describe your research interests and any relevant expertise or experience you can bring to the project.You are welcome to contact each group’s admissions coordinator (listed below), as well as any prospective supervisor, if you have questions about a project or want to propose your own topicAmountEach award will be comprised of a tax-free bursary of £15560 (21/22 rate), a full fee waiver, and a training/conference budget of £1250 per year, for 3.5 years. The awards are funded by the STFC Research Council.In addition, STFC-funded students may apply to STFC for a Long-Term Attachment (LTA). An LTA funds the student to work at another research facility outside the UK for up to 1.5 years as part of their PhD project. LTA applications are made in the student's first year of the PhD. Number of scholarships availableOur available studentships will be spread over the three research groups named here. There may be additional studentships in the School for September 2021 admission. See our advertisements on jobs.ac.uk, findaphd.com and the Sussex university webpages.How to applyYou should apply as early as possible to ensure full consideration.Interviews take place during February and early March for admission in September.If you are offered a place, we will not expect you to accept it before 31 March 2021. This is a requirement of the funder, STFC.Studentships are occasionally available after the end of March for example because some applicants withdraw before registration in September. In which case, late applications will be considered.Apply through the University of Sussex on-line system.https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply/log-into-accountSelect the PhD in Physics or Astronomy, with an entry date of September 2021. In the Finance/Funding section, state that you wish to be considered for an STFC Research Council studentship. State your preferred research group. If possible, upload all the documents requested or your application will be delayed while we contact you.
ARTIST PRODUCER ENTREPRENEUR SCHOLARSHIPArtist Producer and Entrepreneur (A.P.E.) Scholarships are available to applicants newly enrolling in the A.P.E. Program who demonstrate outstanding talent.
The University of Padua offers scholarships to highly talented prospective students wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completely held in English in Padua.Host Institution: University of Padua, ItalyField(s) of study: Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees completely held in English offered at the University.Number of Scholarships: Up to 43Target group: Highly talented prospective international students from all over the worldScholarship value:The scholarship includes a subsistence allowance of €8,000 and a tuition fee waiver. The only amount to be paid by beneficiary students for each year consists of an admission fee, corresponding to the regional tax and marca da bollo.The scholarship has a maximum duration of 2 continuous years for Master’s degree candidates or 3 continuous years for Bachelor’s and Single Cycle degree candidates.
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Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Turkey. Applications will be open to applicants who wish to study at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.Host Institution: Participating Universities in TurkeyLevel/Fields of study: Bachelors, Masters or PhD Programmes in a wide range of fields of study offered at participating Turkish UniversitiesTarget group: Citizens of all countriesScholarship value:The scholarship includes university and program placement, monthly stipend (Bachelor: 800 TL per month; Masters: 1,100 TL per month; PhD: 1,600 TL per month), tuition fee, once-off return flight ticket, health insurance, accommodation and one year Turkish Language Course.The normal duration of award is:• Undergraduate: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4-6 years (depending on the normal duration of the program)• Master’s: 1 year Turkish Language course + 2 years• PhD: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4 years
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The Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), aims to advance our understanding of how digital technologies are reshaping work. The two studentships are part of the Management PhD programme at the University of Sussex Business School. The University of Sussex is part of the ESRC’s Southeast Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS), and as such, the successful candidate will have access to the training and support available through SeNSS.Type of awardDigit is offering two studentships, with a stipend & covering fees, starting in 2021, on digital adoption in business or retail.PhD projectThere are two studentships on offer focusing on adoption of digital technologies in either business services or retail services.The first studentship will encompass a doctoral student undertaking research on the role of international comparisons of the take up of digital technology at work with a particular focus on business services; this may cover the area of legal services, HR, consultancy, accountancy or finance The student will undertake research using a range of research methods to compare the extent to which digital technologies are being adopted by firms. It is anticipated this will draw on internationally comparative data as well as on more qualitative sector case studies in two countries, one of which would be the UK. During this research time, a student will be collaborating with a range of partners, including relevant governments departments and with business service firms based in the UK, EU and North America. The student main supervisor will be Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly (Digit Director) with co-supervision from Prof Richard Dickens (Economics, University of Sussex Business School).The second studentship will involve a doctoral student undertaking research on the role of international comparisons of the take up of digital technology at work with a particular focus on retail services. High street retailing has been particularly keenly affected by the advent of online shopping with the consequence of significant bankruptcies and job losses. At the same time employment in retail has increased with the growth of warehouse and delivery jobs servicing the demand from Internet shoppers. The doctoral student will be undertaking research using a range of research methods to compare the extent to which digital technology is being adopted by firms in the retail sector. This will draw on internationally comparative data as well as on more qualitative sector case studies in two countries, one of which would be the UK, and can draw on the close links Digit has with retail firms e.g. in the UK and US. The student main supervisor will be Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly, with co-supervision from Dr Odul Bozkurt (HRM, University of Sussex Business School).Both studentships will receive all the shared support available to the Early Career Researchers (ECRs) at the University of Sussex, in addition to that provided by the Digit centre through the Mid- and Early-Career Researchers (MECR) Forum, and through SeNSS. They will be mentored by senior academics outside their host university and will be able to attend dedicated training events and workshops. They will belong to a larger cohort of PhD students and ECRs across the various locations of the Digit centre and will be expected to take an active part in joint activities, events and career development opportunities.AmountThe PhD studentship is offered for three years, beginning in September 2021, renewable on a yearly basis, subject to satisfactory performance on the doctoral degree. The successful candidate will receive:Full fee UK tuition fee waiver, currently £4,407 per annum.Stipend equivalent to the UKRI doctoral stipend, currently £15,285 per annum.UK PhD fees and stipend rates are set at the level recommended by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) annually, rising in line with inflation.How to applyPlease submit a formal application using our online application system at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply, including as attachments:a CV (2-3 pages),degree transcripts and certificates,statement of interest that indicates why you would like to be considered and what you would like to research, highlighting clearly whether you would like to be considered for the PhD focusing on either Business Services or Retail Services (max 1 page)a piece of written work (e.g. essay/project from your undergraduate or master’s course)names of two academic refereesOn the application system use Programme of Study – PhD Management.Please make sure you include Prof Jacqueline O’Reilly as your preferred supervisor and Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit) PhD studentship in the Funding Section of the application form.
The University of Bradford is offering the Professor Rae Earnshaw Master Degree Scholarship for an outstanding, self-funding candidate paying either Home/EU fees or International fees, who has registered for?one of our Master’s courses for September 2020 start.Emeritus Professor Rae Earnshaw is a leading scientist with the University of Bradford who is donating the scholarship to cover the cost of the tuition fee at Home/EU level (part fee for International students) in any of the University’s postgraduate master’s courses.Scholarship Details Host University: University of BradfordCourse Level: Postgraduate taughtNationality:all nationalitiesPlace of study the UKApplication Deadline:12 June 2020Application ProcessPlease complete one of the application forms below and return it to the address at the end of the application form, or you can email it to:[email protected], along with your University of Bradford candidate number.Application form: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/repos/scholarship-documents/professor-rae-earnshaw-scholarship-application-form.docx Scholarship BenefitsThe Scholarship will covers full tuition fee of Home/EU students however for all international students. It will provide partial tuition fee coverage.
