Bursaries for MA/MSc International Development Programmes
Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM)
University of Manchester

Two Bursaries are available for applicants to Development Master’s programmes:

• MSc Development Finance
• MSc Globalisation and Development
• MSc Industry, Trade and Development
• MA International Development: Public Policy & Management

Deadline for applications for Master’s Bursaries Friday 29 May 2009.

For further information on the Department’s research interests, studentships and bursaries and the application process please visit: http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate

For queries relating to our Masters programme contact:

Paul Arrowsmith,
Recruitment & Admissions Administrator
Email: Paul.arrowsmith[ at ]manchester.ac.uk

Applications are invited for PhD studentships in Biological Physics Group, School of Physics and Astronomy, the University of Manchester in the following areas:

1. Biophysical modelling to investigate the functional impacts of gene mutations on cardiac arrhythmogenesis.
2. Biophysical investigation of effects of surfactant nanostructural environment on the uptake of drug molecules.
3. Interfacial nano-structure and solution self-assembly of designed peptide surfactants
4. Controlled interfacial assembly of nanoparticles from nano-fluids

Each studentship cover 3 year tuition fees and living expenses. Applicants should hold or are expecting a 1st or 2(i) degree (or equivalent) in a relevant physical/biological or computing science subject.

PhD Studentships in Biophysical Science, University of Manchester, UK … read more »

Using Computational Biology to Bring Predatory Dinosaurs Back to Life

The proposed programme of research seeks to use state-of-the-art computational techniques to reverse engineer the walking cycle of a predatory dinosaur. Software for image-based modelling, parallel finite element analysis and evolutionary robotics will be coupled and deployed over a computational Grid comprising many thousands of processors. This resource will facilitate a range of unique meta-experiments, enabling new scientific research to be undertaken that would otherwise not be possible. Not only will these experiments provide insight into the evolution of bipedalism or answer questions such as “How fast could T-Rex run?”, they will also lead to the development of computational techniques that may be applied in classical engineering sectors such as the Automotive and Aerospace Industries.

PhD Fellowships in Computational Biology, University of Manchester, UK … read more »

Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Control Systems Group
Dr Alexander Lanzon

Start date: September/October 2008
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2008

Scholarship funds are available to support top-level graduate students (both home/EU and overseas), wishing to read for a PhD degree in Robust Control Systems and application to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The funds are available through an EPSRC project and the successful candidates will work with Dr Lanzon in the Control Systems Group.

Candidates should have a first or upper second class degree from a UK university or an overseas equivalent. Excellent knowledge of modern control theory and control fundamentals is essential, and demonstrable mathematical strengths are desirable.

PhD Studentships in Control Systems, University of Manchester, UK … read more »