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Film-forming polymers can be used to control pathogen infection of leaf surfaces by creating a barrier to penetration, and /or by disguising the leaf surface and preventing the pathogen from recognising important developmental cues. Some polymers also act by inducing defence mechanisms in the plant. This project will study the ability of plant-derived polymers to control foliar pathogens on barley and wheat. Experiments will involve controlled environment and field work, and will use a range of microscopic, biochemical and molecular techniques to study the mechanisms responsible for polymer action.This postgraduate position is for one year in the first instance, with the possibility of extension to three years. The studentship will start in September 2010. The full award (stipend and fees) is only available to candidates who satisfy the conditions of UK residency. Read the rest of this entry »

Following a successful proposal to the Scottish Funding Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Soillse initiative will promote an enhanced research capacity to inform public policy concerning Gaelic in Scotland. The initiative is supported by SFC’s Strategic Research Development Grant Horizon Fund scheme. Activities and outputs will build upon, collaborate with, and transfer knowledge to existing efforts to maintain and revitalise Gaelic language and culture.

Soillse involves a consortium consisting of UHI Millenium Institute (in particular, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig), and the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

The aims of Soillse are:

• To further develop a research capability in Gaelic language development for the benefit of the Highlands & Islands and beyond
• To develop a national network, bringing in new researchers, linking with international research and influencing policy.

Five PhD scholarships, including one at the Department of Celtic and Gaelic, University of Glasgow, will be awarded in 2010 in terms of the criteria set out below. The Glasgow scholarship will cover the UK/EU rate of tuition fees and an annual stipend. The stipend is in line with the figure set by the Research Councils (£13,489 in 2010-11). All international students who apply for the scholarship must be able to demonstrate the availability of funds to meet the full overseas tuition fee.

Funding will extend for four years. Students may apply on a 1+3 or 3+1 basis, i.e. a Research Master’s followed by a three-year PhD, or a three-year PhD followed by one year of postdoctoral study. Students choosing the 1+3 option will only be permitted to progress to the PhD if performance on the Research Master’s is satisfactory. Read the rest of this entry »

Purpose of award- These Scholarships are intended to encourage doctoral study at Victoria University of Wellington.
Selection criteria
The Scholarships are open to graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a PhD at Victoria University or who have commenced their PhD study at Victoria University. It is important to read the scholarship regulations availble from the link above before application.

Applicants with Victoria University ‘offers of study’ of who are current Victoria University PhD students must apply on the application form available from the link at the top of this webpage.

Please note: from 1 January 2010 there are changes to both the process for applying for PhD study at Victoria and applying for a Victoria PhD Scholarship. How these changes affect you is outlined below.

From 1 January 2010, for new PhD applicants there will be one application process for admission to the PhD programme and University and for PhD scholarships. The combined application form will be available from late 2009 on the Faculty of Graduate Research Website www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr/prospective-phds/scholarships.aspx

Please note: Although applications will be considered from full time students seeking scholarship support for a PhD degree for which they are already enrolled at Victoria, if you have applied for a Victoria PhD scholarship in the past, you must provide updated or additional information to apply for a second round. Such applications must be accompanied by clear support from supervisors.
Number of awards offered
30+ each round
Value
$21,000 stipend annually plus
tuition fees. Alternative funding
options may be offered. Read the rest of this entry »