GLASS OR CERAMICS AHRC STUDENTSHIP, SUNDERLAND

Information for Applicants
The successful candidate will join a unique Glass and Ceramics department, which is the largest in Europe, with world and internationally significant research in glass, and internationally significant research in ceramics. We welcome glass and/or ceramic research proposals for this three year AHRC Doctoral Studentship. Part time study five year applications will also be considered.

Glass and Ceramics has a lively cohort of c30 PhD students, five AHRC funded. This AHRC Doctoral Studentship is the second of five, to be award annually, 2009-2013. Each student has a workstation and, with support, undertakes individual research study.

Research students benefit from the University’s generic research support and research skills training. Art and Design (Prof Beryl Graham) and Glass and Ceramics (Prof Kevin Petrie) provide specialist training. We organise a biennial UK Glass and Ceramics Research Students’ Conference, alternating with an in-house presentation week.

Professional Development (Prof Peter Davies) and Enterprise are addressed by Creativitiworks, which supports creative business. We expect an agreed return to the department, which also addresses the student’s career development and
aspirations.

Enquiries
For further information contact: Professor Peter Davies, Tel: 0044 191 515 3653, email peter.davies@sunderland.ac.uk, or Professor Kevin Petrie, Tel: 0044 191 515 3610, email kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk.

Applications
Applicants should check eligibility with regards to residency etc., and students who have already started research, at AHRC Guide to Student Eligibility

Applications must be made on Application form D1 and emailed to applications@northeastbgp.org by 12 midday, Wednesday 24 MARCH 2010. Applications received after this date and time will be kept on file as reserves. If you wish to apply for more than one of the opportunities advertised on this website, please submit each relevant form. Northumbria and Sunderland Universities will take an overview of all applications received for these joint AHRC Block Grant Partnership studentships, when shortlisting. Interviews will be held during the week beginning Tuesday 4 May 2010. Applicants are expected to attend interview in person.

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