Postgraduate Studentships,Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering

The Lero Graduate School in Software Engineering (LGSSE) offers a four-year PhD program provided jointly by the four leading Irish Universities involved in Lero (Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and University of Limerick). Fully funded PhD studentships are available for the year 2009.

Deadline : 28 Feb 2009

Program Description
The first year includes taught modules in research theory and practice, as well as technical software engineering modules. Also during the first year the candidate will prepare a research proposal that will be the basis for a three year individual research project. In this way LGSSE combines the best features of the European and US models of PhD education.

Studentships
We are now offering generous four-year PhD studentships covering stipend, equipment and fees, awarded on a competitive basis. The scholarship will include stipend, fees and also some travel/equipment to a value of €23,000 per annum. This amounts to almost €100,000 over the 4 years. The closing date for scholarship applications is 28th of February 2009.

English Language Requirements
The TOEFL score required is a minimum of 550 and IELTS is 6.5. If you have a score close to this we can review your application and there is a possibility you can be accepted on the course if you attend classes in the language centre. Also if we request it you will need to provide a letter from your University informing us that you have the required english language skills.

Research Interests for this program
Please review the LGSSE researchers page at http://www.lgsse.ie/lgsseresearchers.html

Application Procedure
Please fill out an application form on http://www.lgsse.ie/applicationform.html. You can download it in PDF, Word or Open Document Format.

Then email it to lgsse@lero.ie

once it has been completed along with transcripts, english language certificate (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable) and research proposal (if any).

Further Information

Please visit the official website for any further information

Website: www.lgsse.ie

Email: lgsse@lero.ie