President’s Research Scholarship in Energy Networks, UK, 2013/14
Cardiff University is offering a PhD studentship in Energy Networks at Cardiff University. UK, EU or Overseas students can apply for this Studentship. Overseas candidates will be required to fund the balance of fees at the overseas fee rate themselves. Candidates should hold or expect to gain a first class degree or a good 2.1 and/or an appropriate Master’s level qualification (or their equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). Application should be submitted till 31st August 2013.
Study Subject(s):Studentship is provided in the field of Energy Networks at Cardiff University in UK. Course Level: This studentship is available for pursuing PhD degree level at Cardiff University in UK. Scholarship Provider: Cardiff University, UK Scholarship can be taken at: UK.
Eligibility: Academic Criteria: Candidates should hold or expect to gain a first class degree or a good 2.1 and/or an appropriate Master’s level qualification (or their equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent). -Residency: The studentship is open to Home, EU or Overseas candidates.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK, EU or Overseas students can apply for this studentship.
Scholarship Description: With the increasing penetration of Distributed Energy Recourses (DERs, including distributed generation, flexible loads and energy storage), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) are under considerable pressure to provide infrastructure investment in order to manage network constraints. At the same time, the decreasing energy exchange between load demand and energy suppliers will reduce their revenue.
Number of award(s): One studentship is offered.
Duration of award(s):Studentship is offered for three years.
What does it cover? The award will cover tuition fees at the Home/EU fee rate and will provide a stipend at the UK Research Council rate (£13,726 in 2013/14) plus an enhancement of at least £1,000 per annum. Please note that overseas candidates will be required to fund the balance of fees at the overseas fee rate themselves.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply:In the first instance interested applicants are invited to send a CV and covering email/letter to Julie Cleaver (CleaverJ-at-Cardiff.ac.uk). Please ensure that you quote the reference number PRES2-JW-2013 in the subject field of your email. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit an online application form.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st August 2013.
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