With an aim to establish the role of phase separation during Epstein-Barr Virus infection, the University of Surrey is excitedly inviting interested students to apply for the PhD Studentships in Faceoff – Dissecting the Role of Phase Separation in Viral Replication and Antiviral Responses for the academic year 2022-2023.
This scholarship provided for up to 3.5 years of PhD study at the University of Surrey in the field of Biosciences and Medicine is offered to all domestic students. The applicants are required to have a good honours degree and an IELTS score of 6.5 to be eligible. The award consists of UKRI standard stipend worth £15,609, tuition fee and research support.
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: UK.
- Eligible Course or Subjects: The applicants can apply for the PhD programme in Biosciences and Medicine offered at the University of Surrey.
- Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
- The applicants must have enthusiasm for, and commitment to, independent study.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: The applicants are required to have submitted their admission applications. All applying students will be considered directly.
- Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
- Scanned copies of signed/stamped qualifications with official English translations (certificates and transcripts) to show how you meet, or expect to meet, the entry requirements
- Evidence of your English language level, if you are from a country where English isn’t the first language
- A copy of your passport, if you need a visa to study here
- A personal statement (where requested)
- A research proposal (where requested)
- Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a good honours degree (upper second) in an appropriate discipline.
- Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
- IELTS – 6.5
Benefits
The PhD candidates selected by the University of Surrey will be provided with the following benefits:
- UKRI standard stipend rate (£15,609 for 2021/22) per annum for 3.5 years
- Coverage of standard home student fees (UK candidates only)
- Research fees of £27,140 to support consumables, access charges and travel for the PhD student.
Application Deadline: Applications submitted after 20th June 2022 will not be considered.