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Our studentships cover stipend, fees and research costs for all the students we appoint.

If you are looking for information about our application process and timing, please refer to this webpage:    Application Process | The University of Edinburgh

E4 DTP standard studentships

E4 DTP standard studentships are fully-funded for a minimum of 3.5 years (42 months). They include and cover:

Stipend based on the  UKRI standard rate , reviewed on an annual basis (currently £18,622 for 2023/2024), paid monthly;

• Fees (Home Fees or International Fees*);
• Research Costs to cover expenses needed for the research (e.g. equipment, consumables, fieldwork costs, conference travel and accommodation expenses, specific software). The Research Costs include the standard research costs allocation (RTSGs) plus, in some cases and depending on the project's specific requirements, some Additional Research Costs (ARCs)

The stipend can be extended to up to another 5 months through our two optional schemes (see our Programme Structure ), subject to the approval of the E4 DTP Management Board.

NERC's expectation is that the thesis is submitted by the end of the funding (although the maximum submission date will be 4 years from the PhD start date).

All applicants should be aware of the standard living costs in Edinburgh  before applying for the programme.

International Applicants and extra costs

Although the University of Edinburgh covers the difference between Home and International fees for international applicants, costs associated with the Visa, the IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) and the travel can NOT be covered by the E4 DTP.

Applicants are advised to find out about these costs, together with the Visa application procedure, ahead of submitting their application, via our Student Immigration Service .

International Applicants

There are a number of university financial support schemes that students can apply to once on course. Please note that most of them are competitive and have strict eligibility criteria. One should not assume that they will get support via one or the other scheme.

*The University of Edinburgh will cover the difference between Home and International fees for international students

E4 DTP CASE studentships

Some E4 DTP projects include a CASE partner and are therefore called "CASE studentships". A CASE partner is a non-academic organisation within the public, private or third sector which have agreed to support the studentship by:

• bringing expert advice and supervision throughout the PhD;
• providing a first-rate, challenging research training experience, within the context of a mutually beneficial research collaboration;
• contributing to the project budget (by supplementing the Additional Research Costs);
• offering a placement at their premises to the student of between 3 and 18 months over the whole PhD.

Studying on a CASE project provides an amazing opportunity to see how research can be applied to real-world problems, get a direct experience of the non-academic world along PhD studies and develop connections and network out with academia. They can give access to a wider range of post-PhD employment opportunities.

CASE projects are labelled "Case award" on the list of supervisor-led projects and include a paragraph on CASE studentship at the bottom of the proposal.

You can read more about some CASE studentships experience through our alumni profiles: 

Vanessa Burton | The University of Edinburgh

Ashley Smith | The University of Edinburgh

Geoff Wells | The University of Edinburgh

Hannah Rogers | The University of Edinburgh

Konstantinos Georgoulas | The University of Edinburgh

Alex Priestley | The University of Edinburgh

Alumni profiles

NERC CASE Studentships

This article was published on 2024-02-26

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Stipends and other Allowances

Information about your stipend payments, sick leave pay, disabled students allowance and other financial matters.

UKRI doctoral stipend level for 2022/23 is £ 17,668 . The stipend level increases every year in line with the GDP deflator.

Students are paid their stipends one month in advance except at the start of the programme when they receive a lump sum payment of three months.

Payment is usually made on the 28th of the preceding month.  Therefore, after your first payment - which will cover September, October and November – your next payment will be 28th November, for your December stipend, and continuing once a month thereafter.

Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)

Disabled Students Allowances are intended to help with additional costs of study-related requirements that may be incurred as a result of disability, mental health problems or specific learning difficulties that means additional support is needed to undertake a UKRI-funded studentship. The allowances can cover the cost of non-medical personal assistance, items of specialist equipment, extra travel costs and general expenses.

If you have any special requirements and would like to access DSA, please get in touch with the Student Disability Service to undertake needs assessment.

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Your stipend payments will continue for absences covered by a medical certificate for up to thirteen weeks within any 12 month period. If the illness lasts for more than thirteen weeks your stipend will be suspended in accordance with UKRI guidelines.

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Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave

UKRI funded Students are entitled to 52 weeks of maternity or shared parental leave. The first 26 weeks should be paid at full stipend rate, pro-rated as necessary for part time Students. The following 13 weeks should be paid at a level commensurate with statutory maternity pay. The final 13 weeks are not paid.

Partners are entitled to up to 10 days paid Ordinary Paternity Leave on full stipend.

Partners may be entitled to up to 50 weeks of Shared Parental Leave; this may include paid and unpaid leave, depending on the individual circumstances, any paid leave should be at full stipend.

Adoption leave should be granted on the same basis as maternity leave.

There is no qualifying period for maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave.

• IGS guidance on parental leave

Caring responsibilities

The costs of additional caring responsibilities, including childcare, beyond that required to meet the usual requirements of the studentship and which are directly related to the project, may be claimed against the CDT grant where this is required in order for the student to participate. However, costs associated with the student’s normal working patterns may not be sought.

Tax and National Insurance

Payments made as part of a UKRI funded Studentship are training awards and not regarded as income for income tax purposes. No additional payments will be made for your National Insurance contributions. You can, if you wish, pay contributions as non-employed persons. You should consult your local office of the Department for Work and Pensions about your position to determine the impact of non-payment of contributions on any future claims for benefit including the basic State Pension.

Your earnings received from sources such as teaching and demonstrating may be taxable and should be aggregated with income from any employment when assessing income tax liability in any tax year.

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PhD Scholarships

The School of Engineering offers several PhD studentships and scholarships for excellent students.  These are competitive studentships, with an annual call for applications. The deadlines for our studentships are given below.

Calls for applications for 2024/25 studentships are now open, please see below for details.

Home Students (UK and EU with settled/pre-settled status and who meet residency requirements)

• EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) awards .  Full studentship funding (tuition + living stipend + research costs) or in combination with industry funding. A small number available to international students. Contact potential academic supervisors to discuss potential projects and to apply for the award. Deadline: 29th Feb 2024
• Carnegie PhD Scholarships .  Not being offered for 2024/25
• Other Home/EU Scholarships

All students (UK, EU and International)

• Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarship . One full studentship is offered in the School of Engineering (although this may be increased with industry/other match funding), covering tuition fees (Home or Overseas), stipend and research costs. Deadline: 7th Mar 2024. More information on applying is given  here .

International Students

• China Scholarship Council / University of Edinburgh Scholarships .  A full scholarship only applicable to citizens and permanent residents of the People's Republic of China. Tuition fees and Additional Programme Costs are provided by the University while the China Scholarship Council provides living allowance, return airfare and visa application fees. Deadline: 16th Feb 2024.
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Self or Int/EU Government-Funded

• Period of study (3 to 4 years)
• If arranging funding yourself – recommend to negotiate 3.5 - 4 years of funding (greater than 3 years)
• Any terms and conditions on your funding must be discussed with the funding body and School before accepting your offer.

Funded PhD positions

PhD positions that have other sources of funding (such as industry funding) are advertised within our PhD Opportunities .

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PhD Applications

The postgraduate research degree offered at the School of Mathematics is the PhD.  The PhD programme is three years in length with an additional year to write up and submit your thesis should it be needed. However, please note if you are offered a fully funded place, you will receive four years of funding (stipend and all fees). The students admitted typically have an MSc degree, or 1 st  class honours degree (or its international equivalent). From the start of their studies, they are assigned a main supervisor with whom they work closely throughout their degree programme and a second supervisor who provides additional help and pastoral support. Applications are invited for PhD studies for September each year. Occasionally students are admitted at other times of the year by special arrangement.  To request the possibility of admission at another time of the year, please  email  the Graduate School with further details of your request. 

All applications received by  22 January 2024 will receive full consideration for funding.  Later applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

If you are applying for EDCS or the China Scholarship, please ensure you check the relevant application deadline. These scholarships do require a separate application.  The deadline for EDCS applications is 19 February 2024.

We accept applications from students who have secured external funding at all times of the year - Please make this clear on your application, and if you are in contact with a potential supervisor.

How to Apply

Step 1: meet our entry requirements.

Our minimum entry requirements are a 1 st  class Honours degree (or its international equivalent) OR a 2:1 Honours degree (or its international equivalent) plus a Masters degree (or its international equivalent) in a relevant subject. Typically, candidates have a good understanding of the field they propose to study, and some research experience.

Students applying for a research degree should identify their research interests and determine in which  research group  they wish to carry out their work. They are encouraged to contact staff members prior to their application in order to identify possible research projects and supervisors. However, it is not essential for you to have secured a supervisor before submitting your application. You can note proposed supervisor(s) on your appliction form.

Non-UK candidates may be required to provide a evidence of proficiency in the English language. For full details on English language requirements, please see this page . Applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:

an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration ( UKVI list of majority English speaking countries ) 

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component
• TOEFL-iBT : total 92 with at least 20 in each section
• PTE(A) : total 61 with at least 56 in each of the Communicative Skills scores
• CAE and CPE : total 176 with at least 169 in each paper
• Trinity ISE : ISE II with distinctions in all four components

Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than 3.5 years old at the date of the beginning of your degree programme. English language test certificates must be no more than 2 years old at the beginning of your degree programme, or 3.5 years for CAE & CPE.

Step 2: Apply online

Make an online application to the appropriate PhD programme(s) (see below) . You will be asked to upload documents at the start of the application process. 

The documentation that we require you to upload to your application is:

• Interim or final transcript(s)  - (depending on what stage you are at in your studies) of your Undergraduate Degree, and Masters Degree, if applicable.
• Final degree certificate(s) - for your Undergraduate Degree, and Masters Degree, if applicable.
• Two academic references to be provided directly by referees. Enter their names and email addresses in the required areas, and an automated email will be forwarded to them requesting a reference upload. We will not accept references uploaded by applicants.
• A CV - You can upload this in the place of a research proposal, which is not required for your application.
• English Language Test Certificate (where applicable) - please see here . 

Where you are asked for your project proposal, you may ignore that request, the School of Mathematics does not require a research proposal . Although the EUCLID application system will request that you upload one, you can just ignore this request. The reason that you will be asked for one is that the system applies to all Schools throughout the University and some Schools do require a research proposal. In the place of a research proposal, please upload an up to date CV. There is no need to upload any certificates for the degree you are currently studying (if you have not been issued one) - instead, official interim transcripts will be required.

Official translations of any documents not in written English are required. 

On the application form, where it asks for funding information - please enter 'School of Mathematics'. Each application will automatically be considered for one of our scholarships. Please indicate any other potential source of funding you have, have applied for or are intending to apply for (see Step 3).  If you have secured external funding, please provide evidence of the funding along with your application.

Step 3: Funding

Please review and apply for all applicable sources of funding noted on the What funding is available for your PhD  page.

Please apply via the research pages below:

• Algebra PhD
• Analysis PhD
• Applied and Computational Mathematics PhD
• Geometry and Topology PhD
• Mathematical Physics PhD
• Optimization and Operational Research PhD
• Probability & Stochastic Analysis PhD
• Statistics PhD
• Mathematics Education

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Studentships

The School of Chemistry in Edinburgh appoints approximately 50 PhD students each year.

These studentships span a range of research areas , and are funded by Research Councils, Industry and by charitable endowments. Different eligibilities, deadlines and selection procedures apply depending on the source of funding as outlined below. Appointments to PhD studentships can only be made by formal application through the EUCLID Postgraduate Admissions web page .

Studentships via School of Chemistry

These types of studentships cover all fees and a living expenses stipend for eligible students. Early contact with the potential PhD supervisor is encouraged to verify eligibility before submitting a formal application. Please note that in the majority of cases, eligibility for these studentships is restricted to UK or EU nationals.

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Studentships via Centres for Doctoral Training

The School of Chemistry is both leading, and involved in, many Centres for Doctoral Training, funded by the UK research councils, industry and the UK Government. Applications for these PhD studentships often require the support of a PhD supervisor who is partnered with a particular Training Centre. Please note that in the majority of cases, eligibility is restricted to UK or EU nationals, and annual application deadlines apply.

• Centres for Doctoral Training studentships
• Criticat: Critical Resource Catalysis
• Integrative Sensing and Measurement
• Soft Matter and Functional Interfaces
• NERC E4 (Edinburgh Earth, Ecology & Environment) DTP

Prize PhD Scholarships

We offer a number of prize scholarships to applicants of outstanding merit, including UK, EU and overseas applicants. Annual deadlines apply, and all applications require the support of a specific potential PhD supervisor . Early application is encouraged in all cases.

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Self-funded PhD Studentships

Occasionally, students who have obtained a qualifying degree with an upper 2nd class honours degree or higher (or equivalent) may wish to self-fund their PhD studies. Subject to a successful interview with a potential supervisor, applicants are required to demonstrate the ability to cover the costs of 3 years of postgraduate tuition fees at the appropriate home/EU or overseas rate, and be able to support themselves financially throughout the 3-year duration of the PhD. Additional bench fees may apply depending on the research project and group being applied for.

International students requiring visas will also need to demonstrate complete financial independence to the UK Border Agency. Candidates enrolled on full-time PhD programmes are not permitted to seek outside work alongside their PhD. All applicants eligible to pay overseas tuition fees are encouraged to apply for Tercentenary Scholarships , while graduates of the University of Edinburgh are eligible to apply for a tuition fee discount.

Applicants who wish to explore this possibility should contact a potential supervisor clearly stating their intention to self-fund. In some cases, partial funding from a supervisor or Scholarship scheme may be available.

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More Information

If you do not see a project here that interests you, please complete the online enquiry form to find out about forthcoming opportunities or request a visit to meet prospective supervisors. We offer a number of prize scholarships to applicants of outstanding merit.

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This article was published on 2023-12-08

Fees and living expenses

When budgeting for your doctoral studies you will need to consider not only tuition fees but other costs such as administration fees and general living expenses, and any available financial support options.

For students joining a specific industrial project for the PhD in Financial Technology programme where the industrial partner fully funds their study, will have both tuition fee coverage along with an enhanced stipend. PhD FinTech opportunities section.-->

The current annual tuition fees for Business School postgraduate research programmes are shown below. Please note that programme fees may change each year.

Programme fees 2024/25

* The Part-time PhD is not available to overseas students.

Please note: The amount you pay is dependent on your fee status. For more information please refer to the University's fee status pages .

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Other costs

A PhD has other associated costs, such as administration fees, living expenses, and additional programme costs which you will need to budget for.

Additional costs

Additional Programme Costs (APC)

To cover stationery, photocopying, printing, telephone, and inter-library loans throughout the year you will be charged:

• An estimated £200 for full-time students
• An estimated £100 for part-time students

Student administration fees

If you take 4 or more years to complete your studies, there will be additional administration fees . We advise you to contact the PGR Support Office to understand what admin fees you will be liable for, as it depends on a number of factors.

Living expenses

The University provides information on estimated living expenses so you can start budgeting to live in Edinburgh.

Other studying and living costs advice

Financial support

The Business School is dedicated to supporting our research community, and offers a variety of dedicated funding on a regular basis to support PhD students.

Conference expenses

Students are encouraged to participate in academic conferences, discussing their research with experts across the globe. Expenses can vary widely depending on size, reputation, and location of the conference. PhD students will be allocated funds to use throughout their studies to support them with conference expenses.

Boost your academic profile

To develop your academic network, our doctoral students are offered a professional photoshoot along with a profile on the Business School website to enhance their online presence.

Academic memberships

Each year the PhD programme offers a limited fund to our students to cover the cost of Professional Membership.

Recognition awards

To encourage our students to reach their full potential and celebrate successes within publishing, community engagement, and academic achievement, the School offer Recognition Awards worth up to £100.

Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant opportunities

During your doctoral studies you will have the opportunity to take on paid Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant work. Opportunities for Teaching Assistants are advertised annually and all doctoral students can apply to start in their second year. Training is provided.

Research Assistant opportunities are advertised as they become available and are open to all doctoral students.

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Four-year PhD Studentships in Science (Closed)

This scheme offers graduates outstanding training in scientific research.

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The way we fund research is changing  to support our  new strategy . 

Current science PhD programmes will continue to recruit PhD researchers up to 2024.

Scheme at a glance  

This scheme is now closed.

Studentship stipend, fees and other costs

Eligibility and suitability  

Who can and can't apply show, who can apply.

You can apply for a studentship on one of Wellcome's four-year programmes if you're a graduate or student who has, or expects to obtain, a degree (or equivalent for EU and overseas candidates) in a relevant subject.

Candidates with other relevant qualifications or research experience may also be eligible.

For more information about eligibility, contact the individual programmes listed in the 'How to apply' section on this page.

Who can't apply

You can't apply to carry out activities that involve the transfer of grant funds into mainland China.

What we offer  

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A Four-year PhD Studentship in Science includes support for:

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Our new phd studentship stipend scales from 1 october 2023 are:  .

If you're based outside London:

If you're based in London:

Our PhD studentship stipend scales from before 1 October 2023 are:

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Nationals of the UK and Republic of Ireland are eligible to pay home fees.

Nationals of all other high-income countries will need to pay international fees. From 1 January 2021, this also includes EU and EEA nationals.

We recommend that you check with the relevant programme to see what fees you will need to pay.

college fees (where required)

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Find out about claiming the costs to  offset the carbon emissions of your travel  and cover  childcare or any other caring responsibilities .

transition costs at the end of the studentship to help you move to the next stage of your career

The studentship may be held on a part-time basis.

How to apply  

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To apply for a Four-year PhD Studentship in Science, contact one of the programmes below. Please don't apply to Wellcome.

Health Data Research UK

• The HDRUK/Turing Wellcome PhD Programme in Health Data Science

King's College London

• Advanced Therapies for Regenerative Medicine
• Neuro-Immune Interactions in Health and Disease

Queen Mary University of London

• Health Data in Practice: Human-centred science    

University College London

• Optical Biology
• UCL Wellcome 4-year PhD in Mental Health Science

University of Bristol

• Dynamic Molecular Cell Biology
• Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology

University of Cambridge

• Wellcome Four Year PhD Programme in Stem Cell Biology and Medicine

University of Dundee    

• Dundee Training Programme in Integrated Molecular, Cellular and Translational Biology

University of East Anglia

• EDESIA: Plants, Food and Health: a cross-disciplinary PhD programme from Crop to Clinic

University of Edinburgh

• Hosts, Pathogens and Global Health
• Integrative Cell Mechanisms (iCM)
• One Health Models of Disease: Science, Ethics and Society
• Translational Neuroscience 2 (TN2)

University of Glasgow

• Integrative Infection Biology - Mechanisms and Control of Disease  

University of Leicester

• Genomic Epidemiology and Public Health Genomics

University of Manchester

• Immunomatrix in Complex Disease (ICD)

University of Nottingham

• Drug Discovery and Team Science

University of Oxford

• Cellular Structural Biology
• Chemistry in Cells – New Technologies to Probe Complex Biology and Medicine
• Genomic Medicine and Statistics

University of Sheffield     

• Wellcome Trust Doctoral Training Centre in Public Health, Economics and Decision Science (PHEDS)

In addition, we also fund four-year PhD programmes at the  Wellcome Sanger Institute  and the  Sainsbury Wellcome Centre . Please contact the programmes directly for more information.

Key dates  

Individual PhD programmes recruit students annually.

Recruitment

Programmes start, more information  .

Read  Wellcome's review of PhD training in biomedical research .

See a list of  Non-recruiting Four-year PhD Programmes in Science [PDF 23KB]

If you have a question about your application, contact the relevant university PhD programme. 

Other schemes  

Phd fellowships for health professionals.

Wellcome’s PhD Programmes for Health Professionals offer health professionals outstanding research training in supportive and inclusive research environments. Fellowships supported through these programmes aim to create knowledge, build research capability and train a diverse group of future leaders in clinical academia, within a positive research culture.

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Full details of policies and procedures relating to the payment of research student fees and stipends are in Section 3 of the Research Degree Framework .​​

Edinburgh Napier studentships

A standard Edinburgh Napier studentship includes :

• payment of full-time tuition fees at the home/EU rate for three academic years
• 36 monthly stipend payments

A standard studentship does not include payment of writing up fees.

Any Edinburgh Napier studentship is paid subject to satisfactory academic progress.

Information about the University’s current fee rates is available online.

Further details about fees and fee payments for research students are in Section 3.4 of the Research Degree Framework .

The Edinburgh Napier University standard stipend is paid at the national minimum doctoral stipend rate set by  UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).

The stipend rate for 2023/4 is £18,622 (payments from October 2023 to September 2024) 

The stipend rate for 2024/5 is £19,237 (payments from October 2024 to September 2025)  

Further details about stipends for research students are in Section 3.5 of the Research Degree Framework .

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Graduate student strike ends at Indiana University

F riday marks the end to a three-day strike held by Indiana University graduate students. The students are pushing for union recognition and better wages.

"Grades don't get entered, papers aren't read, quizzes won't be graded if grad students aren't there," Bryce Greene said. "Students won't get assistance, there's a personal touch that comes with that education that grad students are an essential part of."

Since Wednesday, the students have had picket signs instead of books in their hands and skipped classes.

"Despite how wonderful the department is, there's structural problems within the university that make education inaccessible," graduate student Matthew Rodriguez said.

The Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition says they've spent years fighting for better wages. But it wasn't until a strike in 2022 when the university raised wages by 50%.

A university spokesperson told 13News the minimum stipend for grad students will be $23,000 next school year. Along with the stipend, the university offers free tuition and health insurance to graduate students.

IGWC members want the stipend to be raised by $5,000 to $28,000.

"Even under the current stipend we currently make, they are almost half of what the living wage is in Monroe County," IGWC spokesperson David Garner said.

Just one day before the strike started, IU faculty voted no confidence in President Pamela Whitten and two administrators. IGWC leaders say the vote was the start of the change they are wanting.

In response to the no-confidence vote, Whitten wrote:

"While we will not always agree, our community is made stronger by an array of viewpoints and voices—including those expressed as part of this process.

We serve at a time when trust in higher education is at record lows, and expectations for our role as an economic and cultural driver are at record highs. Our self-concept of purpose and value often differs wildly from how we are viewed by lawmakers, civic leaders, industry and much of the general public. Such differences are not tenable forever.

There is no going back to an earlier time. Demographic changes, resulting financial realities, and political developments are only accelerating. To combat the challenges that mark this new environment, I welcome thoughtful ideas and consideration."

IGWC said they hope the faculty who voted no confidence will stand with them in their fight.

After this strike, IGWC told 13News they are working with other university organizations to create a statewide movement. Another student organization, the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, will stage a walkout Thursday, April 25 in response to budget cuts.

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MANHATTAN — Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program , a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000. The current students selected for the program are Kalea Nippert, senior in ecology and evolutionary biology, St. George ; Kale Stahl, senior in applied mathematics and physics, Topeka ; Carson Connard , senior in mathematics, The Woodlands, Texas ; and Shannon Ruble, doctoral student in psychology, Parkersburg, West Virginia . The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, or NSF GRFP, recognizes graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in mathematics, engineering, technology or science. Its purpose is to maintain quality, vitality and diversity in the nation's scientific and engineering workforce. "These exceptional students have been honored with this prestigious fellowship, showcasing not only their academic ability but also their commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge," said David Rosowsky, vice president for research. "We are proud of their achievements and anticipate the groundbreaking discoveries and innovations they will lead in the future." Nippert, who will graduate in May, has been completing an undergraduate research project under Zak Ratajczak, assistant professor of biology, since 2022. Her research is focused on understanding extreme fire effects within woody plant communities and if extreme fire could be used as a management strategy to control woody encroachment occurring throughout global grassland and savanna ecosystems. "The NSF GRFP will allow me to be fully funded — my tuition will be paid for the duration of my Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina Greensboro," Nippert said. "This will help me reach my goals of getting a Ph.D. and becoming a research ecologist. I am very honored and excited to have the chance to receive the GRFP." Stahl is researching inverse scattering problems, with Dinh-Liem Nguyen, associate professor of mathematics. The purpose of their research is to develop a stable "imaging functional" for periodic objects. "The GRF is a very prestigious award, and receiving it will allow me to focus on research and passing my qualifying exams in my first years of graduate school," Stahl said. "I will be attending Purdue University's mathematics Ph.D. program in the fall, and this fellowship will allow me to start research almost immediately. I'm very excited that I will be able to do more research earlier, as research is by far my favorite part of studying mathematics." Connard, who will graduate Summa Cum Laude in May, is working with Lino Amorim, associate professor of mathematics, on a project focused on developing algebraic invariants for Lagrangian suborbifolds. "The GRFP will not only allow me to focus significantly more time and energy on research in graduate school, but it will also allow me to live more comfortably due to the generous size of the fellowship," Connard said. "I intend to pursue my Ph.D., and I aim to work in research — ideally in the academic realm — as a career. I am absolutely and completely honored to have received this prestigious distinction, and I have only just begun to reap its benefits." Connard will attend the University of Washington in the fall to pursue his Ph.D. Ruble is in her second year studying neural mechanisms of fear and avoidance behaviors in rats and how social interactions impact them. She is conducting her research with Maria Diehl, professor of psychological sciences. Ruble, who will complete her doctorate in the spring of 2027, said that after she earns her Ph.D., she plans to pursue a career in either academia or science communication. "The NSF GRFP provides me with an opportunity to conduct high-quality research and communicate the findings through publications and conference presentations," Ruble said. "I will also be able to mentor undergraduates involved in my GRFP-funded work and help them pursue careers in STEM as I would in a future career in academia." Abigail Schmidt, senior in environmental biology and natural resources and environmental science, Shawnee , was named honorable mention. Her research focuses on how climate extremes, like drought, will impact ecosystem structure and function. Ratajczak, assistant professor biology, is her research mentor. Schmidt will attend graduate school at Utah State University to study savanna ecosystems. Along with Nippert, Stahl, Connard, Ruble and Schmidt, three recent K-State graduates were also selected for the fellowship or named honorable mention: Reilly Jensen, a May 2021 bachelor's graduate in Spanish and biology, Buhler , who is at Wichita State University, fellowship recipient; Maxwell Harman, a May 2022 bachelor's graduate in biochemistry, Inman , who is now at Michigan State University, fellowship recipient; and Cole Wilson, May 2021 bachelor's graduate in biochemistry, Wichita , who is now at Northwestern University, honorable mention. Please visit the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program website for more information about the program. Kansas State University undergraduates and first-year graduate students interested in applying for the NSF Graduate Fellowship should contact Beth Powers, director of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research and the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships , at [email protected] .

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University of Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Masters Scholarships 2024/2025

Application Deadline:  3rd June 2024.

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 University of Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Masters Scholarships . The University of Edinburgh will offer twenty Masters scholarships for eligible part-time distance learning Masters programmes offered by the University.

Eligibility

• Scholarships will be available for students commencing any online part-time learning Masters programme offered by the University in session 2024-2025.
• Applicants must be nationals and residents of the following countries:
• Eligible CountriesEdinburgh Global Online Learning Masters Scholarship (60.31 KB PDF)
• Eligible countries for this scholarship are based on the categories ‘Least Developed Countries’, ‘Other low income Countries’ and ‘Lower Middle Income Countries’ as stated by the Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development Assistance Committee. Full list can be found at:  DAC List of ODA Recipients 2024-2025
• Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.
• Each scholarship will cover full tuition fees and will be tenable for the normal duration of the programme of study. 

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Research profile

Based at the historic Royal Observatory Edinburgh, the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is one of the world’s leading centres in astronomical research.

We share our picturesque base on Blackford Hill with the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ATC) – the UK’s leading astronomical instrument maker – so as a postgraduate student you will be joining a vibrant community of specialists.

The scope of our research is as wide as the cosmos we explore. Thanks to our affiliation with the UK ATC and our strong links with related research centres in the School of Physics & Astronomy, we are in a rare position to accommodate a diversity of research specialisms.

Our current areas of research include:

• cosmology (large-scale structure in the universe, galaxy formation, dark matter and dark energy)
• active galactic nuclei and related objects
• nearby galaxies (large-scale star formation, structure, content and evolution of galaxies)
• stellar astronomy (parallax and proper motion studies, the stellar luminosity function, symbiotic stars)
• star formation (observation and theoretical studies, star formation in external galaxies)
• planet formation (disc and planet formation in protostars, discs around pre-main-sequence stars)
• computational astrophysics (through the Edinburgh Centre for Computational Astrophysics)

Training and support

Our students undertake thesis-related research from the outset, but in parallel with structured education in relevant background knowledge.

In the first year there is a reading group that covers the basics of astrophysics in a series of tutorials. Also during this year, you will take a variety of advanced courses in physics and astrophysics, as advised by your supervisor. These courses are part of the graduate school of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA).

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Not only will you be surrounded by a wealth of expertise at the Royal Observatory, but our historic setting also provides a constant reminder of the importance of astronomical advances throughout the centuries.

Observational PhDs have access to large telescopes in Australia, Hawaii, Chile and the Canary Islands, plus the Hubble Space Telescope.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the Institute for Astronomy are among the most highly sought-after candidates for academic and commercial positions. Your degree will see you well placed to take up a rewarding role that applies your knowledge to the advancement of astrophysics.

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in astronomy, physics, or astrophysics.

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Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE : ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 62 with at least 59 in each component.

Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.

Degrees taught and assessed in English

We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:

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We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).

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If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old* at the beginning of your programme of study. (*Revised 05 March 2024 to extend degree validity to five years.)

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If you are not an EU , EEA or Swiss national, you may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance certificate in order to study this programme.

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If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.

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Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.

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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application. If you are also applying for funding or will require a visa then we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.

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