The University of Exeter’s Nutritional Physiology Group within the Department of Sport & Health Sciences is inviting applications for the Fully-Funded PhD Studentship offered by Marlow Foods.

The aim of the present studentship opportunity is to perform a series of studies examining the ability of high(er) protein, low energy diets, predicated either on animal or mycoprotein food sources, with or without exercise interventions, to facilitate weight loss and weight maintenance in overweight and obese adults.

The University of Exeter is a globally renowned institution that blends world-class research with excellent teaching and student satisfaction. The institution wants to use its education and research to help create a future that is sustainable, healthy, and socially just. They mix world-class research with excellent teaching and high student satisfaction.

Why study at the University of Exeter? The University of Exeter aspires to use the power of its education and research to create a sustainable, healthy, and socially just future. Students will access world-class facilities while staying small enough to establish an academically focused community.

Application Deadline:  The closing date for applications is midnight on August 12th, 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: The University of Exeter
• Department: Department of Sport & Health Sciences
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: £16,062
• Number of Awards: 1
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic or International
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility      

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: PhD degree in Marlow Foods offered by the university.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
• Students who pay international tuition fees are eligible to apply,
• Applicants must be domestic or international

How to Apply

• How to Apply: To apply for the programme, applicants must take admission to the PhD degree programme at the University of Exeter. Project-specific queries should be directed to the main supervisor, [email protected]. All students that meet the eligibility criteria will be considered automatically.
• Supporting Documents: In the application process, you will be asked to upload several documents.
• CV
• Letter of application (outlining your academic interests, prior research experience, and reasons for wishing to undertake the project). One page maximum.
• Transcript(s) giving full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained (this should be an interim transcript if you are still studying)
• Two references from referees familiar with your academic work. If your referees prefer, they can email the reference direct to [email protected], quoting the studentship reference number.
• Names of two referees familiar with your academic work. You are not required to obtain references yourself. We will request references directly from your referees if you are shortlisted.
• If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country, you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English.
• Admission Requirements: Applicants for this studentship must have obtained, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honor’s degree or the equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in nutrition, physiology, sports science, biochemistry, or related discipline. An MSc would be desirable.
• Language Requirement:  If English is not your first language, you must meet the required level (Profile B) as per guidance at the University of Exeter.

Benefits

• This award provides annual funding to cover Home tuition fees and a tax-free stipend. For students who pay Home tuition fees, the award will cover the tuition fees in full, plus at least a £16,062 per year tax-free stipend.
• The conditions for eligibility for home fees status are complex. You will need to seek advice if you have moved to or from the UK (or the Republic of Ireland) within the past three years or have applied for settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

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