The University of Ulster is a dynamic and innovative institution. Its performance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, in which its international reputation as a groundbreaking research centre was greatly enhanced, demonstates its commitment to high quality research across each of its four campuses and across all diciplines.

The University invites applications for admission to full-time research studies commencing in September 2009. Scholarships will be available for selected applicants.

Research supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered.

How to apply

To be considered for entry, applicants should hold, or expect to hold by 15 August 2009 a first or upper second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed research topic. Specific project details and application materials are available on the University web site at

http://research.ulster.ac.uk/info/status/studentopp.html

The closing date for the receipt of applications for full-time study and associated awards will be Friday 3 April 2009.

Interviews will form part of the selection process and are likely to be held during the period late April to early May 2009.

Selected applicants will be contacted with further details shortly after the closing date.

For further information, including hard copy prospectus and application materials, please contact:

Hazel Campbell
Research Office
email: researchstudent@ulster.ac.uk
phone: +44 (0)28 7032 4729 or +44 (0)28 7032 4031
www.ulster.ac.uk/researchstudy