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Strathclyde Postgraduate Research International Scholarship in Micromechanics of Cracking of Clay

Strathclyde Postgraduate Research International Scholarship in Micromechanics of Cracking of Clay

United Kingdom 31 Dec 2020
University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

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Area
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Deadline
31 Dec 2020
Study level
Opportunity type
PhD
Opportunity funding
Partial funding
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Award or Grant Description $$  full tuition fees plus £15,285 p.a.

This 3-year PhD at the University of Strathclyde will focus on investigating the mechanisms at the micro/particle scale underpinning the process of crack formation in clay associated with air drying and/or exposure of the clay interface to gas at high pressure.

Eligibility Criteria

Applications are invited from candidates who have achieved a first class or upper second class honors in a relevant degree, including Civil Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering/ Physics/ /Chemical Engineering/ Environmental Engineering or an equivalent qualification at Masters level and must be highly motivated to undertake multidisciplinary research

Offered Benefits

The studentship covers full UK/EU PhD tuition fees for 36 months and a tax-free stipend of £ 15,285 per year for the full four-year duration. International Students applying must be able to provide evidence and pay the difference between the UK Home Fee and the International Fee.

Application Process

Please email Dr Matteo Pedrotti ([email protected]) if you would like to apply for this opportunity

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