[UK] White Rose Studentships 2009-10 for Research PhD at University of Leeds, York, and Sheffield

YORK-BASED AWARDS

We are pleased to offer four White Rose studentships in 2008 based at York in collaboration with the Universities of Leeds and Sheffield:

Cinema and Japanese Modernity

• Project title: Cinema and Japanese Modernity

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/mixed_cinema_network.htm

• Network: Mixed Cinema – Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/mixed_cinema_network.htm

• Lead supervisor: Professor Andrew Tudor, Department of Film, Theatre and Television, University of York

Object Handling Interactions

• Project title: User-centred Development of Innovative Products for food handling by older and disabled people

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/object_handling_interactions_network.htm

• Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/object_handling_interactions_network.htm

• Lead supervisor: Professor Helen Petrie, Department of Computer Science, University of York

Supply Chain Adaptation

• Project title: Validating the Sustainability of Bio-renewable Replacements for Petrochemical Products

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/supply_chain_adaptation_network.htm

• Network: Enabling Supply Chain Adaptation to Climate Change and a Resource Poor Future

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/supply_chain_adaptation_network.htm

• Lead supervisor: Professor Simon McQueen-Mason, Department of Biology, University of York

Engaging Young People

• Project title: The Impact on Teacher’s Thinking and on Classroom Practices of the Introduction of ‘How Science Works’ into Science Curricula 11-18

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/engaging_young_people_network.htm

• Network: Engaging Young People in Science; Key Issues Across Secondary and Tertiary Phases

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/wrose/engaging_young_people_network.htm

• Lead supervisor: Professor Robin Millar, Department of Education, University of York

Eligibility

The studentships will support candidates beginning, in October 2009, a full-time programme of studies leading to the degree of PhD. They are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Award-holders will be registered at the University of York, and will be subject to the University of York’s regulations. Each award-holder will have as principal supervisor a member of staff of the University of York, but will be co-supervised by a member of staff from the partner institution. Both supervisors and the award-holder will meet together at least six times in each academic year. The partner institution will give the award-holder access to its facilities.

Awards are open to home, EU and overseas candidates; overseas candidates are eligible providing they can demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to cover the difference between the home and the overseas fee for a period of three years.

Vallue of Awards

Each studentship will comprise a home/EU tuition fee waiver and an annual student stipend (£13,290 in 2009/10, to be increased in line with the standard research council maintenance grant). Associated with each studentship, a research training support grant will also be made available to the department.

Application procedure

Applicants should:

1. read the detailed description of the relevant network;

2. complete the regular application forms for graduate study at York;

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/applying/

3. complete the White Rose studentship application form or apply online at:

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/forms/online_application.html

The deadline for applications is 30 April 2009.

Official announcement available at:

http://www.york.ac.uk/graduatestudy/finance/white_rose.htm

LEEDS-BASED AWARDS

The University of Leeds is offering four White Rose Research Studentships, in collaboration with the Universities of Sheffield and York, for students commencing full-time PhD study in September or October 2009. The studentships are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. Each studentship provides academic fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual maintenance grant (£13,290 in Session 2009/10, to be increased in line with the standard research council maintenance grant). Associated with each studentship, a research support grant will also be made available to the School.

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2009

Project: Artistic and intercultural dialogue in the Japanese cinema of the 1960s-1970s

• Network: Mixed Cinema-Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork6.html

• Lead Supervisor: Professor Lúcia Nagib, School of Modern Languages & Cultures, University of Leeds
• Co-Supervisor: Dr Mika Ko, School of East Asian Studies, University of Sheffield

Project: Climate change policy complexity and impact on supply chains

• Network: Enabling Supply Chain Adaptation to Climate Change and a Resource Poor Future

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork7.html

• Lead Supervisor: Dr William Young, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds
• Co-Supervisor: Dr Samarthia Thankappan, Environment, University of York

Project: Science Curriculum reform and post-16 science take-up

• Network: Engaging Young People in Science: Key Issues across Secondary and Tertiary Phases

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork8.html

• Lead Supervisor: Professor James Donnelly, School of Education, University of Leeds
• Co-Supervisor: Dr Stuart Bevins, Science Education, Sheffield Hallam University

Project: Characterisation and modelling of material and surface properties to improve functional, ergonomic and effective experiences in the home

• Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations

http://www.shef.ac.uk/pgresearch/studentships/wrnetwork9.html

• Lead Supervisor: Dr Ray Holt, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds
• Co-Supervisor: Dr Paul Cairns, Computer Science, University of York

How to Apply for a White Rose Studentship at Leeds

Interested applicants should read the detailed description of the relevant research project and network and complete an application form for a study place and a White Rose Studentship application form.

Application packs are available from the Postgraduate Scholarships Office,

Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building,
University of Leeds, LS2 9JT
email: scholarships@leeds.ac.uk

Completed White Rose Studentship application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office, Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT

How to Apply for a Place of Study at Leeds

If you would like to apply for a place on a research degree programme, please see:

http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rds/prospective_students/apply/I_want_to_apply.html