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PHD ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP: INTUITIVE INTERFACE FOR HUMAN MOVEMENT AUGMENTATION IN ROBOTIC SURGERY

Application Deadline: 14 April 2025 23:59

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The University of Sussex invites exceptional and eligible applicants to apply for the PhD Engineering Scholarship: Intuitive Interface for Human Movement Augmentation in Robotic Surgery. A 3.5-year PhD Engineering under the supervision of Dr Yanpei Huang.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is available to UK, EU, and overseas applicants. 

Eligible candidates will have an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field. 

The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. They celebrate and promote diversity, equality, and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Apply online for a full-time PhD in Engineering (SEPT2025) using our step-by-step guide.

Please clearly state on your application that you are applying for the Intuitive Interface for Human Movement Augmentation in Robotic Surgery scholarship under the supervision of Dr Yanpei Huang.

Please ensure your application includes each of the following: 

A personal statement indicating your research interests. 

Your CV.

Degree certificates and transcripts. 

2 references, including a minimum of 1 from any institution studied at within the last 5 years.

If your first language is not English you will need to demonstrate that you meet the University’s English language requirements, see here for details of our accepted documentation.

BENEFIT:

You will receive a tax-free stipend at a standard rate of £19,237 per year and your fees will be waived (at the UK, EU, or International rate). In addition, to a one-off Research and Training Support Grant of £2,000.

Number of scholarships available: 1

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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT PRESIDENTIAL AND TRUSTEE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: Most scholarship notifications are included with the offer of admission. For scholarships requiring an application, students must apply by the application deadline and will be notified as listed in the scholarship information.

LOCATION: USA

Prospective, first-time, first-year undergraduate students are automatically considered for the Presidential Scholarship and the Trustees Scholarship based on their application for admission.

ELIGIBILITY:

Presidential Scholarships:

Presidential Scholarships are awarded to admitted out-of-state first year students who demonstrate the highest academic performance. Recipients are selected based on the application for admission.

You must be enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Renewal eligibility is evaluated at the end of each spring term.

Trustees Scholarships:

Trustees Scholarships are awarded to admitted out-of-state first-year students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance. Recipients are selected based on the application for admission.

You must be enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Renewal eligibility is evaluated at the end of each spring term.

BENEFIT:

Presidential Scholarships: Presidential Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $18,000 to $25,000 annually. No separate application is required.

Trustees Scholarships: Trustee Scholars are awarded a four-year (eight semester) merit scholarship, which ranges from $10,000 to $14,000 annually. No separate application is required.

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