Dubai Campus PhD scholarships - Heriot-Watt University, Scotland. Engineering and Physical Sciences PhD Two tuition fees scholarships are available in the areas of engineering and physical sciences for PhD applicants starting in the academic year 2014-15 The programme The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences places a very high value on enabling people to obtain a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree by research and is pleased to be able to extend this facility to students on the Dubai Campus. PhD study on the Dubai Campus will enable students to work with staff and students in Dubai in collaboration with a research group in Edinburgh performing high value and fundamental research in engineering. Students will be working under the supervision of an expert academic supervisor based at the Dubai Campus and supported by a second supervisor in Edinburgh. In addition to time spent doing research project work, students will engage with scientific literature and participate in research group discussions and meetings using electronic communications. On completion of the research project, students spend some six months ‘writing up’ to produce a final PhD. Once the thesis has been submitted, internal and external academics will examine the student’s work and knowledge of the PhD subject. Initially, those with an interest in undertaking a project in the broad area of energy are encouraged to apply. This may include renewable energy, energy utilisation and energy conservation as well as improved materials for energy production and conversion (for example, the development of nanocomposite carbide coatings). Entry requirements Interested applicants should complete the online application form, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Dubai Campus. If you have any questions about the application process, contact Harry John ([email protected]) Postgraduate Admissions Officer. Supporting documents Applicants interested in our PhD opportunities need to submit the following: Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded. Confirmation of funding source and/or confirmation of sponsorship/sufficient funds to pursue studies. A detailed research proposal. Research Proposal The research proposal (normally three to four pages) should contain as much as possible of the following: Introduction or outline of the proposed topic Statement of objective(s) and/or specific research questions Summary of some of the relevant literature that supports the research objective(s) An indication of the intended research methodology An indication of the theoretical structure and/or conceptual outline A provisional timetable of the major phases of the research process Results expected from the research, e.g., practical value of the research or possible contributions to knowledge, policy or methodology. At this stage we are not looking for a definitive document but merely an indication that you have thought through most of the above issues. Please note that work submitted may be subject to screening using plagiarism software. English language requirements Where English was not the medium of instruction during previous education, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5. Other qualifications may also be considered. hw.ac.uk/study/dubai/postgraduate/phd/engineering-physical-sciences-phd.htm
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