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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY NANO EMULSIFICATION PROCESS RELEVANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS PHD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: 10 February 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The proposed project relates to the manufacturing process to be used for new formulation crop protection products in the form of a nanoemulsion. It will explore ways in which such products can be obtained through high shear mixing, how best to maintain product properties from laboratory (a few litres) to pilot scale (a few 10’s of litres).

ELIGIBILITY:

 Both UK and International

Students should have or expect to achieve at least 2:1 in Chemical Engineering

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

entry requirements are listed using standard UK undergraduate degree classifications, i.e. first-class honours, upper second-class honours and lower second-class honours. To learn the equivalent for your country, please choose it from the drop-down on the program website.

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select * AACME/ Chemical Engineering*. Please quote the advertised reference number: * AACME-24-034* in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

The following selection criteria will be used by academic schools to help them make a decision on your application.

BENEFIT:

The studentship is for 3 years and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus university tuition fees.

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UWA FIXING ATMOSPHERIC NITROGEN FOR NON-LEGUME CROPS VIA A SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN THE FEREMYCORRHIZAL FUNGUS AUSTROBOLETUS OCCIDENTALIS AND FREE-LIVING DIAZOTROPHS PHD SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 15 January 2025

LOCATION: Australia

The University of Western Australia is inviting all eligible and exceptional Doctor of Philosophy applicants to apply for Fixing atmospheric nitrogen for non-legume crops via a symbiosis between the feremycorrhizal fungus Austroboletus occidentalis and free-living diazotrophs scholarship program.

ELIGIBILITY:

Citizenship Status: International and Domestic

Master’s degree with a significant research component, or first class honours or equivalent from a recognised institution

strong academic record

demonstrated research experience and analytical skills

excellent written and oral communication skills in english (ielts overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or equivalent)

ability to work independently and as part of a research team.

Scholarship requirements:

must meet UWA’s admission requirements for the doctor of philosophy.

must be eligible to enrol full-time and on-campus.

International candidates must meet visa requirements.

BENEFIT:

AUD $150,850

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