PhD studentships

We offer fully funded PhD studentships for outstanding students undertaking research into Parkinson's.

Deadlines

There is one round of studentships per year.

The next deadline is Monday 20 August 2012.

The final decision on studentship applications will be made in January 2013 for appointment of the student in the following summer/autumn.

This allows recruitment of the most able students early in their final year.

Costs and duration

Our PhD studentship scheme provides funding over 3 years to students based at a UK higher education institution.

Students receive:

• a stipend of £15,000 per year (or £16,000 per year if in London)
• full PhD tuition fees (at the UK/EU rate)
• a contribution of up to £10,000 per year towards research costs

Students from outside of the EU are welcome to apply for this scheme on a full fee paying basis.

Supervisors should contact their university's research office regarding fees for overseas students.

Eligibility

• The PhD studentship scheme does not cover funding gaps for PhD students whose studies have already started.
• Home and overseas students must have a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
• Applications must be made by the potential student's supervisor, who must be based at a UK university, hospital or research institute.

Please read the following before completing an application:

• PhD studentship information for applicants (PDF, 48KB)
• Policy for researchers on data management and sharing (PDF, 40KB)
• Guidance for researchers: Developing a data management and sharing plan (PDF, 55KB)  
• Our policy on open access publishing

Terms and conditions

Once a grant has been awarded and accepted, the grantholder and administering institution are bound by our Research grant terms and conditions (PDF, 60KB).

Supervisors are responsible for the recruitment of the student after the award has been made.

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