Nuclear Fission Research, Science and Technology Centre for Doctoral Training

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Calling all Engineers and Physicists there is a 3.5 year Ph.D studentship available within the Centre for Atmospheric Science in the School of Earth Atmospheric and Environmental Science at the University of Manchester. This studentship is part of a new centre sponsored by Sellafield Ltd and allied to the Nuclear FiRST Doctoral Training Centre (http://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/news/display/?id=9074).

For more information please email NuclearFirst

NOTE: There is no deadline for applications. However once we have allocated the studentships available we will close applications.

Note: Before you can apply to the Nuclear FiRST Centre, you need to decide which University will be the best place for you to study for a Ph.D. Click on Manchester or Sheffield to take you directly to lists of the research areas that are on offer. Take a look at the lists and decide which institution will be your best base.

How to Apply at Manchester;

Please apply online at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/

For help completing the online application process please read these instructions.

Note: we cannot accept applications in any other form.

Please click here to find the list of research areas available at Manchester

How to Apply at Sheffield;

Please apply online at: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply

If you have any further questions about the application process you can find answers to hundreds of frequently asked questions via our Ask Sheffield service or read these instructions. Alternatively you can contact us..

Note: we cannot accept applications in any other form.

Please click here to find the list of research areas available at Sheffield

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from graduates who have, or expect to obtain, a good degree (first class or upper second) in a relevant discipline, such as physical, earth or environmental sciences, or an appropriate branch of engineering. If in doubt, please ask us.

The Universities of Manchester and Sheffield are committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly regardless of gender, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, age or nationality.  

The Universities of Sheffield and Manchester have been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze. The award recognises excellence in HE employment in the STEM subjects, Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine and specifically promotes gender equality. 

http://www.shef.ac.uk/faculty/engineering/staff/athenaswan

http://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/services/equality-and-diversity/athenaswan/

 

Applicants who have additional support needs
The University welcomes applications from people with additional support needs. We operate procedures to ensure that these applications will be considered appropriately and that applicants with additional support needs will be provided with appropriate support for the application process and subsequent study. Further information is available in the Procedure for disabled applicants, which can be downloaded on the University website at:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/applying/ or
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/policies/

 

Funding

This year we have a number of 4-year fully funded EPSRC studentships available. To be eligible for a studentship, you must either be a U.K. citizen or a European Union national who has been resident in the U.K. for at least 3 years prior to starting the course. We welcome applications from good students of all nationalities, but we are only able to offer financial support to students that fulfil the above criteria.

 

International Students

The Nuclear FiRST Centre welcomes applications from international students. This particular programme is funded by the Research Council which means that unfortunately we cannot provide funding for overseas students. However, there are many alternative funding opportunities available for international students.

For more detailed advice from Manchester please visit the following websites:

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/internationalfunding/

http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/international/funding/

 

For more detailed advice from Sheffield please visit the following websites;

http://www.shef.ac.uk/ssid/finance/international

http://www.shef.ac.uk/international/enquiry/money

http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships/externalinternational

 

Applicants will need to demonstrate competency in the English language. Applicants who do not already possess a recognised English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test such as IELTS or TOEFL and attain a minimum overall score of IELTS 7, TOEFL 570 usually with 5.0 in the TWE (Computer-based 230 or above or Internet-based 100 or above).

Other English Language qualifications / tests can be considered including those offered by the Manchester University's English Language Teaching Centre or Sheffield University's Language Centre

 

Other Enquiries

For all other enquires, please contact us via email or telephone:

E-mail:nuclearfirstdtc@manchester.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)161 275 1887 - Victoria Turner

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