As part of a major expansion in research activity the University has made available University Research Scholarships.
These scholarships are for strategic recruitment to important areas of research within the University. Fee waivers available to University research scholars are 15%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The decision will be made by the individual Schools and may be awarded to applicants whose proposal addresses one of the strategic research aims.
To apply please complete the online application form, marking it clearly with fee-waiver scholarship application.
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for University of Huddersfield graduates
PhD fee waiver opportunities in the School of Education and Professional Development
The School has a well-established research culture and is keen to recruit high quality full-time PhD candidates in its areas of special expertise. To this end we offer a maximum of 3 full-fee waivers for full-time PhD candidates per academic year. The criteria on which these are awarded are:
- Excellence of candidates evidenced through previous academic achievements (eg 1st class honours degree; distinction at Master’s level) together with quality of proposal;
- The topic must be in an area identified by one of our leading researchers, and that researcher must be able and willing to act as first supervisor;
- The application (research proposal) must be viewed and deemed worthy of support by the Director of Graduate Education and another leading researcher in addition to the potential supervisor / sponsor.
Please contact the individual professors if you want to discuss any possible application.
The cultural, class and identity factors that contribute to literacy and numeracy difficulties experienced by adults and the forms of education and learning that are most effective in empowering individuals and communities experiencing educational disadvantage.
An investigation of the factors that encourage or prevent access to higher education for, and retention of, educationally disadvantaged adults.
An analysis of how international policy discourses on inequalities impact on UK national and local policies for adult education and lifelong learning.
The changing nature of post-compulsory education, particularly staff and student experiences of vocational education and training – either historically or in contemporary settings.
Young people’s transitions into adulthood, especially their experiences of education and work. I am particularly interested in those wishing to research the lives of young people classified as NEET or at risk of becoming NEET, or those of those engaged in provision designed to prepare marginalised youth for the world of work.
Youth, extremism and education - how and why young people become attracted towards extremist groups and ideologies, the role of education and educators in preventing and countering extremism, the Prevent strategy.
Youth people, ethnic segregation and community cohesion – young peoples’ experiences of ethnic identity and ethnic tensions, the role of education and educators in addressing ethnic tensions and contributing to community cohesion, policy approaches to cohesion and integration.
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for University of Huddersfield graduates
Research degrees can represent a natural progression for the best graduates. They offer a valuable opportunity to build on promise and realise potential.
At the University of Huddersfield we support academic excellence through the Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships - a scheme that aims to provide the best students with free research degrees.
The highest-achieving students deserve every chance to earn higher-level qualifications.
This scheme reflects our commitment to giving the most promising graduates every possible encouragement to further their studies in a thriving research environment.
It also reflects our commitment to cementing the University of Huddersfield’s reputation as an internationally recognised research-led institution.
Professor Andrew Ball, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise
Our research
The breadth of research degrees available at Huddersfield reflects the full range of fields in which the University advances research, innovation and collaboration, including:
Culture and creative arts
Engineering and physical sciences
Energy, sustainability and climate change
Healthcare, social services and education
Security and global uncertainties
The digital economy, business and enterprise
Who can apply?
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is available to University of Huddersfield students, as follows:
Huddersfield students are eligible to apply for the VC Scholarship if they graduate with: a first-class honours degree; a taught Master's with a distinction; or, at the discretion of the School, a Master's by Research where a compelling case for excellence can be made.
Successful applicants will normally be required to undertake a research degree on a full-time basis within 12 months of graduation.
PhD Studentships in Biology, Chemistry, Geography and Pharmacy
Scholarships available in the School of Applied Sciences coming soon.
Applications are invited for a fully funded EPSRC Industrial Case PhD studentship in the area of reality capture of infrastructure assets at the University of Huddersfield supported by Network Rail. Applicants should be of outstanding quality and exceptionally motivated. The studentships are renewable for up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory annual performance and progression review, and will provide for tuition fees, a tax-free stipend and research cost.
Please note that this is a competitive application process which including interviews. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview in person or via Skype. The most outstanding applicants will be offered the studentship.
Queries about the application process are welcome and should be directed by email to Julie Tierney J.Tierney@hud.ac.uk Informal enquiries about individual projects should be directed to the lead supervisor, Professor Song Wu (s.wu@hud.ac.uk).
Summary of Award
Type of Award
Industrial Case PhD Research Studentship
Eligibility
UK/EU applicants only; First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area (civil engineering, construction and computer science).
If you are an international applicant, please contact directly to the lead supervisor, Professor Song Wu (s.wu@hud.ac.uk)
Location
Huddersfield
Details
4 years full time research covering tuition fees and a stipend of funding up to four years at £15,009 per annum for 2019-2020 and increasing in line with EPSRC guidelines for subsequent years
Additional funding up to £28,600 is available to cover research cost.
Funded via the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Industrial Case Account and Network Rail
Closing Date
TBC
Start Date
January 2020 or April 2020
Candidate requirements
Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
Applicants will, normally, have no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years prior to the start of the studentship. See https://epsrc.ukri.org/skills/students/help/eligibility/ for details.
Application details
Complete the Studentship Application Form, save the file in format ProjectReferenceSurname.doc, where ProjectReference = EPSRC_Hud_Icase, Surname = your family name.
Provide a current detailed CV, identifying any research employment or experience and, where applicable, details of research conference presentations or publications.
Provide copies of transcripts and certificates of all relevant academic and/or any professional qualifications.
Provide references from two individuals, at least one of whom should be able to comment on your suitability for postgraduate research. Referees named on this application who are submitting references separately should send them to J.Tierney@hud.ac.ukand include the Project Reference in the subject of their email.
Completed applications, including all relevant documents should be submitted via-email to J.Tierney@hud.ac.ukand should include the Project Reference in the subject of the email. Please note: if you do not attach all the relevant documentation prior to the closing date of 12 April 2019 your application will not be considered.
Project Description
PhD Title
Discovering and assessing buried infrastructure elements with advanced sensing technology
Project Summary
The performance of buried structures such as tunnels, retaining walls relies on their material and structural integrity and their ability to resist external forces. They can be damaged by impacts, traffic and other structural loads, ground movements, scour, seismic activity and corrosion. Therefore, it is critical to have a good understanding of their condition through regular inspection. However, at present, it is extremely challenging to acquire meaningful condition data for the buried aging infrastructure elements due to lack of the basic design information and practical investigation method. This research aims to develop a method and related technologies to rapidly construct the Building Information Model (BIM) of the aging infrastructure elements and assess their condition through the use of data fusion concept with reality capture technologies and underground sensing technologies. The key objectives of the research are:
Review the existing buried structure condition assessment requirement and related method
Review the existing underground sensing technologies to detect and assess buried structure
Develop a rapid 3D BIM reconstruction method with reality capture technologies (laser scanning and photogrammetry)
Develop a data fusion technology to integrate data from reality capture technology and underground sensing technology for BIM reconstruction and condition assessment
Establish a practical method and workflow for buried structure condition assessment
