Start your academic journey in the UK. Swansea University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Boston Scientific Ltd is giving an opportunity to apply for the International Fully-Funded Swansea and Boston Scientific Ltd PhD Scholarships for the academic session 2024-2025.

The programme is open to both domestic and international students. The educational award is aimed at highly talented students who want to undertake research in Bioprosthetic Design Evaluation through Experimental-Computational Techniques.

Swansea University is a renowned institution located in Swansea, Wales, with a rich history and a commitment to excellence in education and research. It offers a wide range of courses and has a diverse student body, attracting students from around the world. The university is known for its strong support for students, including scholarships and opportunities for volunteering and extracurricular activities. It also has a vibrant cultural scene, with events such as the Literary Salon Series that bring together writers, artists, and academics to discuss and celebrate the arts.

Application Deadline: 29 April 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Swansea University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Boston Scientific Ltd.
• Department: Biomedical Engineering
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fully funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not specified
• Nationality: Open to candidates of any nationality
• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to candidates of any nationality.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Swansea University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must hold an undergraduate degree at the 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Engineering or a similar relevant science discipline. Graduates in computational science or mathematics are also encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates may need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, candidates must complete their application online through Swansea University’s official application portal. The application should include the following information:

• Course choice: Biomedical Engineering / PhD / Full-time / 3 Years / October
• Start year: 2024
• Funding: Indicate “RS592 – Bioprosthetic Design Evaluation” as the name of the individual or organization providing funds for study.

Additionally, applicants must upload the following documents as part of their online application:

1. CV
2. Degree certificates and transcripts (if currently studying for a degree, screenshots of grades to date are sufficient)
3. A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ explaining why the position particularly matches their skills and experience, and how they plan to develop the project.
4. Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form.
5. Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
6. Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable).
7. Confirmation of EDI form submission (optional).

Benefits

This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of £19,237. Additional research expenses will also be available.

International Fee Eligible Students: Candidates will also be considered for the Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES), which covers the difference between the International and the Home/UK tuition fee for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate program.

For any inquiries or further information, prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Hari Arora ([email protected]) or Dr. Raoul van Loon ([email protected]).

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