University of Copenhagen PhD Fellowship in Drug Research (Denmark)

PhD fellowship in drug research

Course(s) Offered: Sciences, Pharmacy
Course Level: Graduate (PhD fellowhip)
Provider: University of Copenhagen
Country to Study in: Denmark

Scholarship Description
The Drug Research Academy at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen is pleased to announce that a PhD fellowship will be available from 1 June 2011 to encourage young science graduates to embark on a career in drug research.

The purpose of the Drug Research Academy is to train the next generation of drug researchers. Emphasis is on integrated research training to enable researchers to conduct innovative drug research in an interdisciplinary and highly integrated environment.

Eligibility
Applications are invited for the three-year fellowship from candidates that hold or expect to hold a master´s degree in a field relevant to the following project: Oral modified release – rational development strategy for oral modified release products.

Eligible groups
Eligible citizens of ANY country may apply

Participating Institutions
The Drug Research Academy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen; Denmark

Fields of study
Doctoral level drug research in Drug Delivery.

The PhD study programme includes obligatory PhD courses with focus on key elements in drug research. The industrial perspective is considered essential and at least three months of research must be carried out in an industrial environment.

Number of awards
One position is available at this time

Sponsorship duration
The fellowship will cover a three-year research period

Scholarship benefits
Research costs will be fully covered by this fellowship. Salaries of researcher would be comparable to ANY similar international level position

Method of Application
Interested applicants should apply online before the deadline date announced (see below).

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this this PhD position

DEADLINES:
The application deadline to submit all interests is on Tuesday 12 April 2011

PLEASE NOTE:
Supervisor(s) of this programme: Associate Professor Bente Steffansen, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chief Specialist Per Holm, H. Lundbeck A/S.

The University of Copenhagen (UCPH) (Danish: Københavns Universitet) is the oldest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479 as a studium generale, it is the second oldest institution for higher education in Scandinavia after Uppsala University (1477).

The university has four campuses located in and around Copenhagen, with the headquarters located in central Copenhagen. Most courses are taught in Danish; however, many courses are also offered in English and a few in German. The university has several thousands of foreign students, about half of whom come from Nordic countries.

Application Deadline: 12 April 2011
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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