| Title: | 4 Year Rotation PhD in Plant Science & Microbiology |
| Application deadline: | 07 December 2009 |
| Start date: | October 2010 |
| Project type: | 4 Year Rotation PhD |
| Funding: | BBSRC/John Innes Foundation/Sainsbury Laboratory |
Project summary
4 year PhD opportunities in genetic, genomics and cell biology through to molecular biology, biological chemistry and computational biology.Up to five fully funded scholarships available to International, Home and EU students.
During the first year, each student will spend 3-4 months in each of three laboratories working under a different supervisor in order to gain a broad-based technical and theoretical training prior to the selection of an individual topic for PhD research. At the end of the first year (the rotation year), each student will then develop a 3-year research project with one particular supervisor, completing and submitting the PhD thesis within the 4-year time frame.
Students will gain experience of a wide range of experimental approaches that encompass genetics, genomics and cell biology through to molecular biology, biological chemistry and computational biology. This multidisciplinary programme is designed to attract outstanding applicants with excellent academic records who show potential for research at the highest level. Special features of the Programme include three research rotations in the first year and a general empowerment of student choice in the selection of both research topics and supervisor.
Funding:
20010/11 scholarships cover stipends of £16,600 pa and tuition fees. The student will also receive a discretionary fund of £2,000 over the 4 years to be used for training and career development relevant to their PhD. Full scholarships availble for International, Home and EU students.
How to Apply:
Applications for October 2010 entry are now open. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12pm, 7th December and interviews are expected to be held on 14th January 2010. For further information and an application form, please visit the 'How to Apply' page on our website.
For further information please seehttp://www.jic.ac.uk/students/Rotation_programme.htm
Or email: graduates.nrp@bbsrc.ac.uk
Programme Directors: Professor Mike Merrick, Professor Jonathan Jones and Professor Nick Brewin
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