Studentships
The majority of our PhD students are supported by scholarships and grants from the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the University of Southampton, the School of Electronics and Computer Science, and UK government and industry.
| Electronics and Computer Science Research Studentships | |
|---|---|
| Subject | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering |
| Level | MPhil/PhD |
| Number offered | Around 25 each year |
| Length | 3 years maximum |
| Eligibility | Successful applicants for above subjects |
| Value | Tuition fees and a minimum stipend of: £13,590 per year |
| Application | By postgraduate application |
| Deadline | 1 May |
Mountbatten Studentships, Zepler and Barron Scholarships, pay tuition fees and provide maintenance of £13,590 per year. These are available for UK, EU, or international students. Mountbatten Studentships are primarily intended for research in electronics, and focus on key growth areas such as nanotechnology and systems design.
EPSRC (DTA) Doctoral Training Awards are open to UK/EU students and pay tuition fees and provide a tax-free maintenance grant of £13,590 per year.
Overseas Research Studentships Awards (ORSAS). For many years the ORSAS awards have provided a contribution towards the overseas tuition fee for outstanding overseas students. However, following notification from the Higher Education Funding Council it has been decided to discontinue this funding award in England for new applications beyond 2009. Therefore, the ORSAS will not be available for the foreseeable future. Overseas students who have indicated that they wish to be considered for funding and are holding an offer of a place from the School will automatically be considered for any School funding that we have available. Current ORSAS award-holders already studying here in the School will have their grants maintained until 2011..
Meet our students: Andrew Frood
I am working with Dr Steve Beeby developing a miniature silicon pressure sensor in partnership with an industrial sponsor. This sponsorship means that I am able to work towards achieving a functional, commercially viable product at the end of my studies. Hopefully this practical aspect, along with the excellent reputation of the School, will stand me in good stead when I venture out into industry.
Andrew Frood, from England, PhD student in the Electronic Systems Design group
Commonwealth Scholarships are available for candidates from Commonwealth countries. Applications must be made to the Commonwealth Scholarship Agency in the country in which the applicant has their permanent home.