UK-India PhD Scholarship 2008-09

August 7, 2008

UK-India PhD Scholarship (UKIERI Funded)

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore

University of Edinburgh
PhD Research Studentship for Graduate Engineers
School of Engineering and Electronics

Assessing the fire resistance of earthquake damaged structures

Engineers routinely design structures for resisting fires. In regions of the world where there is a significant risk to structures from earthquakes, they also ensure that structures possess adequate resistance to the additional forces generated by earthquakes. In structural engineering it is generally assumed that the likelihood of two extreme events happening at same time is so miniscule that engineers do not consider combinations of two types of extreme loading, such as an earthquake or fire occurring at the same time as a hurricane. However this assumption breaks down for combination of earthquake followed by a fire. In relatively developed urban areas, the likelihood of fire actually increases in the event of an earthquake (because of damage to non-structural parts of a building, such as electrical wiring, gas mains etc.).

No significant work has been done in this area anywhere in the world so far. Edinburgh University, as an internationally leading centre for fire safety engineering research, is leading a project (funded by UKIERI) in collaboration with two Indian Universities (Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore) to address this important issue. Up to eight PhD students will work on this project from both sides (4 UK and 4 Indian). There is currently a vacancy for 1 student for this project at Edinburgh University.

The chosen student will be required to spend up to six months in India to participate in the collaborative research including large and small scale experiments.

Eligibility

Applicants should have a good (minimum 2-1) first degree in preferably Civil, Structural or exceptionally, Mechanical Engineering from a good University with sufficient grounding in the use of finite element analysis.

Due to funding restrictions only applicants permanently residing in UK or EU countries are eligible to apply

Duration, stipend and fees

All full-time PhD projects in the UK are funded for a fixed period of 3 years and the maximum time allowed for a PhD by the University of Edinburgh is 4 years.

A tax free allowance of circa £15,000 per annum plus tuition fees will be provided for a maximum period of 3 years from the start date.

Contact

Professor Asif Usmani
School of Engineering and Electronics, The University of Edinburgh, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JL, phone: 0131 650 5789, email: asif.usmani@ed.ac.uk

Deadline:30th September 2008

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23 Responses to “UK-India PhD Scholarship 2008-09”

binesh on August 7th, 2008 12:33 pm

I would like to do PhD in molecular virology in any established foreign laboratories preferably in UK or Germany with full time scholarships. suggest me please………
Vikrant Jaryan on August 8th, 2008 4:24 am

I would like to do phd in landscape ecology in some biotech touch. i have been research scolar in csir lab from 2and half year. i dont have csir ugc net. please suggest me
kyu kyu thin on August 9th, 2008 4:21 am

dear sir,
i m got my master degree with plant protection (entomology). now i want to try ph.d in my field. can u help and give advice me for my ph.d scholorship.

with many thanks,
kyukyu
neha phatak on August 9th, 2008 2:46 pm

hello,

i am a B.E (E and TC) student ,i belong to 2007-08 batch i.e i just finished my enggineering and now i want to do MS/Mtech i.e technical post graduation. i have an excellent score of 71% aggregate(all semesters combined) and have got 90% in 12 std (93% in PCM). Please suggest what can / should i do.
regards
Milind Thube on August 10th, 2008 9:36 am

I want to do PhD IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY field in U.K. with full time scholership. For this purpose which exam i will have to pass and what is the syllabus for the same?
Monika on August 11th, 2008 6:14 am

i want to do Phd in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY with full time scholership in UK,USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, EUROPE. Please suggest me ,for this what should i do and also about the exams related to these?
thanks
Monika
getachew Assefa on August 11th, 2008 6:43 am

i was graduated b.a degree in managementi i would like to up grade my know how on this feid so that could you please advise me how to get the schoolarship.

best reagards

getachew
UMAR SHITTU OCHOWACHE on August 11th, 2008 4:22 pm

i want to do my phd in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION with full time schoolership in UK,USA,CANADA.please , i will be happy if fully advice . suggest to me .
Eyob Tefera on August 12th, 2008 11:34 am

I am graduated in management with BA degree and now I would like to up grade my know how on this feid. could you please advise me how to get the schoolarship.
Silas dahga on August 13th, 2008 4:50 pm

i am in the 4th yr in pursuit of B.Sc molecular biology and biotechnology (combined) and i want to upgrade myself in biotechnology(phd) in either USA,UK,CANADA OR AUSTRALIA with full time scholarship. pls advise me.
Akin Fawehinmi on August 19th, 2008 8:36 am

I am a senior research officer with Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency under the supervision of Federal Ministry of Science and Technology.I have Master of Science degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Ibadan,Nigeria.I will be very grateful if you can get me a schorlaship for a Phd
UMA RAIKWAR on August 19th, 2008 2:57 pm

I am a postgraduate in zoology with specialization in oceanography & fishery science. i have 2 years of work experience as project assistant with NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY, INDIA. Now aiming to pursue a phd in EIA-Environmental field/biological oceanography in US/UK/AUSTRALIA/JAPAN with full scholarship. please guide me.
P. N. Ghadge on August 21st, 2008 6:28 am

I want to do Ph D in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY with full time fellowship in UK,USA, AUSTRALIA. Please suggest me ,for this what should I do and also about the exams related to these?
I want to know about fellowships in the same field

thanks
Desta Belew on August 22nd, 2008 7:32 am

I am working in research institute as researcher technician on raring and insecticides susceptibility test on vector born diseases especially on malaria if there is a field of study on medical entomology course please informs me the address of university at desta_b@yahoo.com
v.lazar on August 24th, 2008 2:59 pm

i ifinished my phd in psychology title is job stress and its management among IT professionals. now i would like to apply for pdf in uk/usa. guide me.

thankings
yours faithfully,

lazar
MOHD ALAM on August 27th, 2008 4:15 am

I Mohd Alam , have completed my MSc maths in india and Now I want to complete the PHd in maths
I want to know the complete procedure for admission and fellowship
please explain me how can i apply in this university
thanks a lots
umesh on August 28th, 2008 9:54 pm

Dear sir
i want to know about the international fellowships avaliable for indians to pursue Phd abroad in organic chemistry.
thank you
Dr pankaj on September 26th, 2008 1:39 am

want to know about the pdf in social sciences i am a lecturer in an indian university want to do post doc my subject is public administration in social sciences.
Prasun Goswami on September 26th, 2008 5:14 am

Dear sir
I want to know about the international fellowships avaliable for indians to pursue Phd abroad in Biological Oceanogrephy. Please help.
thank you
chandrashekar.B.N on October 18th, 2008 8:59 am

i want scholarship to continue my research work………. our family background is fully weak….. i hope i will get some financial aid from your side

-hoping towards you
yours chandru
Kirti Kesarkar on October 23rd, 2008 4:45 am

I am a postgraduate in Zoology with specialization in Oceanography. I want to do Ph.D. further. Please inform me some scholarships which will help me to continue my carrier as well as to help me financially.

Thanking you,
Kirti
mqondisi tshabalala on October 23rd, 2008 9:41 am

hold BSc Hons and MSc Biotechnology, searching for PhD scholarship in Molecular Biology and or Virology
Zelalem Yibralign on October 28th, 2008 5:46 am

I have recieved the M.Sc in ORGANIC CHEMISTRY from Addis Ababa University in 2007 and I want to join the PhD in organic chemistry in natural product or Synthesis.
Thankigng you
Zelalem