Computational Infection Biology
Course(s) Offered: Computational modelling, Biology
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: Wellcome Trust
Country to Study in: UK
Scholarship Description
University College Dublin (UCD) is delighted to announce a new 4 year PhD Programme in Computational Infection Biology, funded by the Wellcome Trust, which will begin in September 2011.
The goal of the new 4-year PhD programme is to deliver graduates with expertise in biology and computational modelling, ready to lead interdisciplinary research programmes within biomedical research, bio-pharma and agri-food industries.
The PhD Programme in Computational Infection Biology brings together 8 investigators from SBBS with others from SMMS, SAFVM, SMS and SCSI. The programme is now open, with the first student intake in September.
Eligibility
Successful applicants must be graduates with expertise in biology and computational modelling, ready to lead interdisciplinary research programmes within biomedical research, bio-pharma and agri-food industries
Eligible groups
International students
Participating Institutions
University College Dublin (UCD), UK
Field of study
Doctoral level study in Computational Infection Biology.
The programme is in “Computational Infection Biology”, Geraldine Butler will be directing the programme with Denis Shields (SMMS) as deputy director.
Number of awards
The programme will support 20 PhD students, with an intake of 5 students a year for 4 years
Sponsorship duration
The programme is a four year PhD programme
Scholarship benefit
The Wellcome Trust has awarded funding for the first 4 year Ph.D. Programme outside the U.K. to UCD.
The programme will provide the opportunity to work at the interface between the biology and computational modelling within biomedical research, bio-pharma and agri-food industries.
This PhD Programme will award fees to students at the University College Dublin graduate ‘home rate’.
Method of Application
The application process is very competitive – only 4 awards were made, with > 60 applications from institutes all around the UK and Ireland.
To apply, visit the official website to download the Application Form. You must fully fill in the form and submit it in a timely manner. See the application deadline dates below.
DEADLINES:
All applications must be submitted on or before 18th March 2011
PLEASE NOTE:
The University of Cambridge (abbreviated as Cantab in post-nominal letters; also known as Cambridge University) is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. It grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two ancient universities share many common features and are often jointly referred to as "Oxbridge".
Application Deadline: 18 March 2011
Open to International Students: Yes
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