Interested applicants are invited to apply for the PhD Scholarship in Statistical genetics to reduce infectious disease transmission funded by the University of Edinburgh. The funding programme is open for UK and EU students.

The programme support students who have an interest in developing new statistical models to determine the genetic risk of individuals for transmitting infectious disease.

Founded in 1582, the University of Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s ancient universities that provide highest-quality research-led teaching and learning opportunities. It is ranked 18th in the world by the 2019 QS World University rankings.

Why study at the University of Edinburgh? The University gives opportunities for students to grow their career through leadership training. Here students will have a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programs to online part-time study.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2020

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Edinburgh
• Department: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Stipend of ~£15K
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not Known
• Nationality: UK/EU students
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: UK and EU.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree programme in the field of quantitative genetics and computational statistics.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants should have or expect to obtain a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in animal breeding, statistics, mathematics, or any other relevant quantitative subject.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In order to gain access to the scholarship program, applicants must take admission in the PhD degree program at the University of Edinburgh. After that, the candidate must send the following documents to RDSVS.PGR.Admin-at-ed.ac.uk.
• Supporting Documents: Applications must include a full CV with names and addresses (including email addresses) of two academic referees. Candidates must state clearly the project title/s and the supervisor/s in their covering letter.
• Admission Requirements: Excellent numerical skills exemplified by a proven track record in mathematical or statistical modelling with programming experience are required as well as an interest in livestock genetics and infectious disease research.
• Language Requirement: If English is not an applicant’s first language, an IELTS/TOEFL certificate should be submitted with the application as evidence that the candidate meets the language requirements for PhD study at Edinburgh University.

Benefits

The University of Edinburgh will award 3 year PhD degree program funded by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). It offers a stipend of ~£15K per annum and is funded to pay the University of Edinburgh tuition fees for UK/EU students only.

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