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Other Funding Opportunities

Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law

Those interested in being part of the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) community may apply for a CISRUL studentship.

Centre for Modern Thought

The Centre for Modern Thought has a number of studentships available. For more information, please contact Professor Chris Fynsk.

Falck Nutec Dissertaion Scholarship 12-13

Applications are invited for the above scholarship.

The scholarship will be available to current postgraduate students on the MSc Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance degree course who undertake a topic or issue relating to safety and risk in the energy industries in their dissertation.
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of dissertation proposal; academic merit to date; and personal characteristics.
In respect of personal characteristics, applicants should be able to demonstrate through submission of a personal statement that they:

Are enthusiastic, highly motivated and determined to succeed academically and professionally
Have a strong commitment to self-development and take a pro-active and committed approach to their education
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Have an awareness of, and interest in, their chosen field of study.

The scholarship is valued at £2,000.

For futher details on how to apply, click here.

Northern Institute of Philosophy

The Northern Institute of Philosophy has two PhD studentships available. For more information, please contact Ms Paula Sweeney.

Postgraduate Funding Database

The Student Recruitment and Admissions Service holds a Postgraduate Funding Database, which allows prospective students to search for appropriate funding opportunities according to their nationality, subject discipline and level of study.

Soillse PhD Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is offering a Soillse PhD Scholarship for a project relating to Gaelic language planning in Scotland: three potential areas for research are offered.

Background

Following a successful proposal to the Scottish Funding Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Soillse initiative will promote an enhanced research capacity to inform public policy concerning Gaelic in Scotland.

The initiative is supported by SFC's Strategic Research Development Grant Horizon Fund scheme.

Activities and outputs will build upon, collaborate with, and transfer knowledge to existing efforts to maintain and revitalise Gaelic language and culture. Soillse involves a consortium consisting of the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh and the Highlands and Islands. The aims of Soillse are:

To further develop a research capability in Gaelic language development for the benefit of the Highlands & Islands and beyond
To develop a national network, bringing in new researchers, linking with international research and influencing policy.

For further details click here.