The University invites applications for admission to full-time research studies commencing in September 2010.  Studentships will be available for selected applicants*.

Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following Research Institutes:

Science, Engineering and Information Technology

Biomedical Sciences, Architecture and the Built Environment, Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials, Nursing, Psychology, Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

Social Sciences

Business & Management, Education, Transitional Justice (Law), Social Policy Research, Sports & Exercise Science 

Arts and Humanities

Art & Design, Celtic Studies, Media Studies, Humanities and Irish Cultural Heritages

Master of Research in Arts

A one-year full-time programme leading to the award of Master of Research in Arts is also available and it is anticipated that awards will be available for selected applicants.

How to Apply

To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2010 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic. Specific project details, see Faculty Project Pages below and application materials are available on the University web site at http://research.ulster.ac.uk/info/prospective/apply.html

The closing date for the receipt of applications for full-time study and associated awards is 26 March 2010. The projects will be advertised at the end of January 2010.

Interviews will form part of the selection process and are likely to be held during the period late April to early May 2010. Selected applicants will be contacted with further details shortly after the closing date. 

* Awards may be directed to some areas in preference to others on the basis of the number and quality of applications received and the University’s strategic approach to the support of research activity.