Fully-Funded Swansea University 2022 UKRI PhD Scholarships in Mathematical Modelling of Brain Formation in UK

The developmental programme underpinning the formation of the brain results from the delicate regulation of complex spatio-temporal processes at the cellular scale. Variations of this programme lead to speciation, but they can also bring about malformations such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, and microcephaly. To date, brain development has been studied through analysis of sparse temporal data that may miss crucial information. This project aims to fill this gap in our knowledge via the development, analysis and numerical simulation of deterministic models formulated as partial integro-differential equations, and corresponding stochastic individual-based models for the complex spatio-temporal cellular processes underlying the variety of brain architectures, shapes and sizes that we observe in different animal species. The mathematical models that will be designed and studied are expected to complement empirical research by enabling extrapolation beyond scenarios which can be investigated through experiments and by revealing emergent phenomena that would otherwise remain unobserved. Moreover, they will pose a series of analytical and numerical challenges which will make them interesting mathematical objects per se. The project will involve both experimental and theoretical internationally renowned collaborators with technical expertise in all areas involved (experimental developmental biology and partial differential equations), strengthening the potential for the delivery of impactful discoveries.

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• Swansea University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Swansea University PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for Swansea University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swansea University

Swansea University has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation since 1920. We have a long history of working with business and industry but today our world-class research has a much wider impact across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society. We have achieved an extraordinary level of success in recent years and our research activity exceeds that of many larger universities yet this has not compromised the friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has always characterised the �Swansea experience�. In our Centenary year, we look forward to continuing to work ... continue reading

Swansea University PhD Scholarship

Application Deadline	13 Jul 2022
Country to study	United Kingdom
School to study	Swansea University
Type	PhD
Sponsor	Swansea University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Swansea University PhD Scholarship

Swansea University will provide the selected candidates a full cost of tuition fee coverage for the applied PhD programme and an annual stipend of £16,062.

 

Requirements for Swansea University PhD Scholarship Qualification

Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level or master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’ (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). See - Country-specific Information for European Applicants 2019 and Country-specific Information for International Applicants 2019.

English Language requirements: If applicable – IELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each individual component) or Swansea recognised equivalent. Details on the Swansea University English Language entry policy can be found here.

This scholarship is open to candidates of any nationality.

NB: If you are holding a non-UK degree, please see Swansea University degree comparisons to find out if you meet the eligibility. 

If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please email [email protected] with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in. 

Application Deadline

July 13, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Swansea University on apply.swansea.ac.uk to apply

To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:

1. Course choice – please select Mathematics / PhD / Full-time / 3 Year / October

   In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email [email protected] where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.

2. Start year – please select 2022
3. Funding (page 8) –

• ‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’ – please select No
• ‘Name of Individual or organisation providing funds for study’ – please enter ‘RS114 – PhD Mathematics'

*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.

One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.

As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email):

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form (online form)
• CV
• Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)
• A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project. 
• Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g. Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference.
• Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
• Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)