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EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships 2017-18

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Jul 31, 2017

Job Details

Are you a recently-graduated or soon-to-graduate PhD student? Have you received EPSRC funding for all or part of your PhD support? Are you enthusiastic to take the first steps to an independent research career?

The University of Bristol invites applications from outstanding PhD researchers for the University of Bristol EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowships, which are available to both internal and external candidates. Applicants must have submitted their PhD thesis by the application deadline, and must have been a recipient of EPSRC PhD studentship support (a stipend and/or fee award) during their PhD.

The EPSRC Doctoral Prize is a prestigious scheme for the very best EPSRC-funded PhD graduates, offering an exciting and supportive environment to launch a research career at the University of Bristol. Doctoral Prize Research Fellows will propose their own bespoke programme to conduct innovative, ground-breaking research at the frontiers of Science and Engineering.

Please find out more about this opportunity in Bristol, including a current Doctoral Prize Fellow case study at: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/doctoral-college/prospective/doctoral-prize/

Applications are invited across the full range of topics in Engineering and Science defined by the remit of the EPSRC. This can be found at: https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/research/ourportfolio/themes/


HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must apply online. Please complete and attach the following documents:

  • University of Bristol EPSRC Doctoral Prize form (Includes a Project proposal) 
  • Your up-to-date CV (the CV should be appended to your application form to constitute one document)
  • A completed and signed “Letter of Support from Head of School” form. Please coordinate with your Project Sponsor

 

Closing Date for Applications - 30th July 2017

For general enquiries about the Bristol Doctoral Prize scheme, please contact the Bristol Doctoral College: doctoral-prize@bristol.ac.uk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Fellowship will run for a maximum period of 2 years.

In addition to a Project Sponsor, a key Bristol academic member of staff who is supporting your project proposal and where appropriate hosting the project in their facilities, you would have an academic mentor, who will be available to offer advice and support on both research and career development throughout the duration of the award.

You would benefit from the Personal and Professional Development opportunities for Research Staff at the University of Bristol.

You would be recruited as Bristol academic staff employees on Pathway 2 – Research http://www.bristol.ac.uk/hr/grading/academic/pathways/,  at a salary of £31,656 p.a. and receive a grant of £10,000 for project costs (including attending conferences budget).

The intention of the fellowship is to support recent PhD graduates and further information on eligibility is to be found in the “Notes for Candidates” document.


The University is committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

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