2011/2012 Kelvin Smith Scholarship Projects at University of Glasgow, UK

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[attach=1] The prestigious Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith Scholarship scheme was established in 2007 to support the development of innovative, boundary-crossing research at the University and is now in its fifth year. The scheme supports new partnerships between members of staff and will offer outstanding research students both from home and abroad the opportunity to undertake doctoral training in the context of cutting edge interdisciplinary research projects.

10 Kelvin Smith Scholarships are available to start in academic session 2011/12. These scholarships are project based and the recruiting projects are listed below along with contact details for a project team member. These are the only Kelvin Smith projects recruiting for 2011/12. For further information on how to apply for one of the project scholarships please contact the appropriate project team member by email.

The Kelvin Smith Scholarships are open to home/EU and international/overseas students.

Each scholarship will run for 4 years and will provide the successful students with an annual stipend at the Research Council recommended rates (£13,590 for 2011/12). On top of this the project will benefit from £5,300 per year as a contribution towards research and travel costs. Appointed students will receive a fee waiver.

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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP PROJECTS

1.   Music Copyright in the Digital Age - Investigating streaming and live music
2.   Grasping the Links in the Chain: Understanding the Unintended Consequences of International Counter-Narcotics Measures for the UK
3.   Functionalised, sticky proteins to direct biomineralisation and cell adhesion
4.   Real-time FRET imaging of cAMP in a fly model of psychiatric disorders
5.   ‘Hearing the full symphony’: advancing our understanding of the carbon cycle through continuous monitoring of dissolved organic carbon export and quality
6.   Exploring the Nanoworld: Quality Assessment of 3D Electron Tomography
7.   Walking before you Run: Bio-inspired Engineering for Rehabilitation in Spinal Injury Patients. 
8.   Intelligent Modelling and Predictive Control for Accounting and Finance

For further information on the Kelvin Smith Scholarship Scheme email pgr@glasgow.ac.uk

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