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Prof M Herbert
Applications accepted all year round
About the Project
The Wellcome Trust awarded 4.4 million to the Mitochondrial Research Group at Newcastle University to establish a world-leading centre dedicated to the biology of mitochondria in health and disease http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2012/Features/WTVM054794.htm. This Centre brings together ground-breaking laboratory studies with clinical research to understand the fundamental mechanisms and genetics of mitochondrial function.
Mitochondrial dysfunction can cause multisystem disease and is linked to common degenerative disorders. This studentship will integrate basic and clinical research on a project aimed at ‘Preventing transmission of mitochondrial DNA disease.
Mitochondrial dysfunction can cause multisystem disease and is linked to common degenerative disorders. This studentship will integrate basic and clinical research on a project aimed at ‘Preventing transmission of mitochondrial DNA disease.
Funding Notes
Sponsor: Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
Value of the Award and Eligibility
The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend in line with the Research Council rate (currently £13,590). International students are eligible to apply but the award will only cover the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate.
Value of the Award and Eligibility
The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend in line with the Research Council rate (currently £13,590). International students are eligible to apply but the award will only cover the tuition fees at the UK/EU rate.
References
Candidates must have a BSc (Hons) in an appropriate scientific speciality at either a first or 2:1 level or a Masters degree (Merit or Distinction) in a relevant subject.
You must complete the University’s online postgraduate application form - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/. Select ‘Master of Research/Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) – Ageing and Health as the programme of study inserting the reference number IA057. Only mandatory fields need to be completed but in the personal statement section quote reference number IA057 and indicate which subject area you are applying to and how your interests and experience relate to this. You must also attach a copy of the transcript from your current course in addition to a CV and a covering letter.
You must complete the University’s online postgraduate application form - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/. Select ‘Master of Research/Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) – Ageing and Health as the programme of study inserting the reference number IA057. Only mandatory fields need to be completed but in the personal statement section quote reference number IA057 and indicate which subject area you are applying to and how your interests and experience relate to this. You must also attach a copy of the transcript from your current course in addition to a CV and a covering letter.
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