University of Essex PhD Scholarship 2020

University of Essex, UK invites applications for the University of Essex PhD Scholarship 2020 from graduate students. The aim of this scholarship is to promote research and support a research degree in the disciplines of life sciences. Selected scholars will get the benefit of a stipend of up to GBP 15,009 annually for three years and other benefits.

University of Essex, UK is offering this scholarship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Have a graduate degree in ecology, environmental sciences, or geography
• Be enthusiastic about global change biology, marine biology, quantitative biology, and ecosystem ecology

• Living costs equal to a UKRI stipend (GBP 15,009 for 2019/20 - 2020/21 is due to be announced)

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Prepare all the supporting documents.
Step 2: Email the documents to Dr Eoin O’Gorman (e.ogorman@essex.ac.uk).

• CV
• Cover letter
• References
• Evidence of finances, for Non-UK EU-resident applicants

Selection will be based on the assessment of application documents.

Application deadline: 22nd March 2020

• The candidate will join the Ecology and Environmental Microbiology Group at the University of Essex and will also work with researchers at Cefas in Lowestoft.
• Non-UK EU-resident applicants would need to provide evidence of finances to cover increased International Fees in their application cover letter.