King’s College London is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention. This opportunity is designed for students passionate about transformative healthcare technologies, including surgical robotics, data science, and computational modeling.
Scholarship Details
- Program Focus: The PhD program focuses on Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention.
- Eligible Fields of Study: Candidates should be from Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related disciplines.
- Degree Requirement: Applicants must possess a 1st class or at least a 2:1 undergraduate qualification.
- Program Structure: The scholarship offers a 4-year tenure, incorporating one year of MRes (Master of Research) followed by PhD research.
Funding and Benefits
- Full Funding: The studentship covers tuition fees, a tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,237 for AY 2024/25), and a generous project allowance for research consumables.
- Duration: The program spans four years with the start date in October 2024.
- Additional Supports: Funding includes support for attending both UK and international conferences.
Projects and Research Areas:
- Smart Surgical Instruments: Development of surgical robotics and machine interfaces.
- Surgical Data Science: Creation of support systems and analysis tools for surgical interventions.
- Digital Surgical Twins: Development of patient-specific models for simulation and training.
Application Process:
- Application Portal: Candidates need to apply via the King’s Online Scholarship Application system.
- Required Documents: Applicants should upload a PDF of their CV and a 500-word personal statement.
- Funding Information: Choose Option 5 in the funding section and enter the code BMEIS_CDT AE-PSI to ensure consideration for the scholarship.
Eligibility and Preferences:
- Background: Preference for candidates with a multidisciplinary research background and programming skills.
- Diversity: Open to both home and international applicants, King’s College promotes a diverse and inclusive research environment.
Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 03 May 2024.