PhD Funding Opportunities in Technology and Innovation Studies - Edinburgh
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PhD Funding Opportunities in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies at the University of Edinburgh
Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (STIS) in the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh is pleased to announce a number of funding opportunities at PhD level.
The University of Edinburgh has an international reputation in the study of science, technology and innovation in society. It is home to the Science Studies Unit and the ESRC Innogen Centre. We welcome prospective PhD students with interests in all aspects of science, technology and innovation studies.
Research areas include: innovation in the life sciences, history and sociology of science and medicine, energy and environmental sustainability, emerging technologies, information and communication technologies, science and technology policy, and technology and international development. More information on the ongoing research in STIS can be found at http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk
We are offering:
* at least two studentships in the area of Science, Technology and Innovation Studies under the ESRC Scottish Doctoral Training Centre;
* a studentship for our joint PhD programme with the National University of Singapore;
* an ESRC CASE studentship on the role of brokerage organisations in knowledge exchange processes.
For further information please see: http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/news/2012/post-graduate_funding_opportunities_2012-13
or email info-stsres@ed.ac.uk
The deadline for all applications is 30 March 2012. However, potential applicants are advised to contact us as soon as possible to discuss their research topic and potential supervision.
Dr Steve Sturdy
Deputy Director, ESRC Genomics Forum
University of Edinburgh
St John's Land, Holyrood Road
Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
email: s.sturdy@ed.ac.uk
tel: 44 (0) 131 651 4741
http://www.genomicsnetwork.ac.uk/forum/people/academicstaff/forename,65,en.html
