Mr S Hall
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
The aim of this project is to investigate a new means of producing fully biodegradable bioplastics for food packaging using CO2 and Agri-food waste as feedstock. Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) using Microbial electrochemical systems and genetically encoded routes to tailored PHA polymers will be explored.
Full Project Description
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/media/wwwnclacuk/iafri/files/2019phd/2019%20Project%2010.pdf
How to apply
You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application form. Only mandatory fields need to be completed. However, you will need to include the following information:
• insert the programme code 8010F in the programme of study section
• select ‘PhD in Agriculture and Rural Development (FT) – Food and Nutrition’ as the programme of study
• insert the studentship code IAFRI-10 in the studentship/partnership reference field
• attach a covering letter and CV. The covering letter must state the title of the project, quote reference code IAFRI-10 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project
• attach degree transcripts and certificates and, if English is not your first language, a copy of your English language qualifications
You should also send a covering letter and CV to Mr Steven Hall (e-mail to [Email Address Removed])
The online application system will only allow one application for an IAFRI studentship. If you are applying for TWO projects then you will need to e-mail Postgraduate Admissions [Email Address Removed] and Steven Hall [Email Address Removed] with the following information:
-your applicant number (from the first project application)
-the second project title
-a two page covering letter for the second project
Please also include 'IAFRI-10' in the email header
Funding Notes
There are five studentships available from 10 projects to choose from based on the current themes.
Students will be based at either Newcastle University or Fera Science Ltd in York. Each award provides a 3 year PhD with 100% tuition fees at UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend (minimum £15,009) Successful non-EU international students will be required to make up the difference between the UK/EU fees and international fees.
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