Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering PhD Research Students

Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering PhD Research Studentships
Risk and Reliability
Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

link to www.lboro.ac. uk/departments/ tt/

Loughborough University's Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering is delighted to offer financial support to talented prospective PhD students who would like to pursue postgraduate research study.

The school has unique and wide-ranging research capabilities and we are able to offer exciting and challenging research opportunities. The unique research opportunities available are complemented by a supportive learning environment and state of the art facilities, all on our attractive, single-site campus.

Loughborough University's research has a strong industrial and commercial dimension that is at the forefront of many technological advances. Research studentships in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering are available in:

Risk and Reliability link to http://www.lboro. ac.uk/department s/tt/research/ risk-reliability .html

There are opportunities to obtain funding through research studentships which offer a tax-free stipend of at least £12,940 p.a. for 3 years, plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. For well-qualified overseas graduates studentships will cover the overseas fees. Follow the link below to find out more about the specific funding awards available, eligibility and the application process: www.lboro.ac. uk/eng/phd_ funding

Applicants will need to hold or expect to gain at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate engineering or science discipline (with evidence of 1st Class performance in key subject areas.)

Further details of research areas for each group can be found in our Research Guide which can be downloaded from the department's website: http://www.lboro. ac.uk/department s/tt/research. html

Applicants should complete the standard PhD application form available from:-
http://www.lboro. ac.uk/prospectus /pg/apply/ index.html.

Further information can be obtained by emailing: aaeresearch@ lboro.ac. uk

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, 29 May 2009