£27,140 University of Surrey, UK 2022 PhD Scholarships in Dissecting the Role of Phase Separation 

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Scholarship details

  • Area of study

    Biology
  • Country of the Scholarship

    United Kingdom
  • Scholarship Valid Until (Year)

    2022
  • Type of scholarship

    Ph.D. scholarship
  • Scholarship amount given

    > 12000
  • Type of scholarship administrator

    University
  • Mode of scholarship (Online/Offline)

    Offline
  • Applier's country

    All
  • Expenses covered

    All
  • Scholarship Contact Details

    University Of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, United Kingdom. +44 (0)1483 300800

The formation of organelles devoid of membranes is rapidly becoming recognized as a crucial model for a variety of biological processes. Among these, stress granules, also known as SGs, play an important part in both health and sickness. They do this by concentrating proteins and RNAs, which in turn drives adaptation to stressful conditions, such as viral infection. SGs are capable of either cytoprotection or promotion of cell death, as well as either antiviral or proviral activity. It is hypothesized that SGs participate in the building of larger, more coordinated waves of biocondensates in the nucleus. These biocondensates are thought to be paraspeckles, which have an effect on splicing and interact with cytoplasmic P-bodies that are involved in RNA decay. In spite of this, very little is known about the part that biocondensates play in the infection process. Because SGs and paraspeckles can have anti-viral effects, or encourage propagation, viruses present a unique paradigm to understand biocondensate functions. Already at Surrey, Professor Locker has made major strides toward improving people’s understanding of how SGs work. Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) provides an excellent opportunity to investigate the function of biocondensates during viral infection due to its nuclear replication and the research conducted by Professor West at the University of Sussex, which demonstrates that it repurposes cellular RNA binding proteins to regulate gene expression.

 

About the Scholarship:

Guildford, England is the location of the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. In 1891, the Battersea Polytechnic Institute became the first public research institution in the United Kingdom to be created as a not-for-profit company. It was named after the neighborhood in which it is located. A “College of Advanced Technology” was established in 1956, which was ten years after the region first started placing an emphasis on science and technology. The Battersea College of Technology was subsequently formed after that. The college had considered moving to Guildford in 1962, but ultimately decided against it. The Robbins Report, which was conducted in 1963, suggested that Battersea College develop into a full-fledged university. In 2016, the educational establishment celebrated its 125th anniversary and was recognized by the Sunday Times Good University Guide as being the best of its kind in the country. Stag Hill and Manor Park are its two separate campuses, neither of which is connected to the other. As a result of the Stag Hill school being insufficiently large, the Manor Park campus was established.

 

The Veterinary Medicine Program and Surrey’s Sports Park both call this institution in Surrey, British Columbia, their home. The more than 100 businesses that call the Surrey Research Park, which first opened its doors in 1985, are responsible for providing employment to close to 2500 people. At the University of Surrey, there are three faculties, and within each of those faculties there are schools and departments that are further broken into 22. The other two schools that make up the university are those that deal with health and medical sciences.

In addition to that, the academic institution has formed two relevant departments in order to provide assistance to the faculties (department of higher education and department of technology-enhanced learning). Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) and the Surrey International Institute-DUFE collaborated to form a combined institute in 2006. The year 2006 marks the anniversary of the institute’s founding (SII-DUFE). The undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the institution encompass a diverse assortment of topics, allowing a broad spectrum of students to derive educational value from those offerings. Additional physics research classes may cover topics such as chemistry, creative writing, clinical psychology, computer science, economics, law, and politics, although this list is not exhaustive. Students from other countries can apply for grants and scholarships among the many other forms of financial assistance that are available to them. In addition, students can further their professional development by enrolling in shorter courses offered at the university level. Research, teaching, administrative and professional services, as well as experimental and technical research are just some of the career paths that can be pursued at the University of Surrey.

 

The alumni of the university come from a wide variety of different walks of life and make up the majority of the network of the university. Ann Keen, a member of parliament for the Labour party, and Kay Swinburne, a member of the European Parliament for the Conservative party, are two of the prominent people. Other prominent people include Hassan Diab, who serves as the Minister of Education for Lebanon, Rilwan Lanre Babalola, who serves as a Cabinet Minister for Nigeria, Tony Attwood, who works in psychology, Susan Blackmore, who works in parapsychology, and Sarah Tan. In addition, another well-known name on this list is Behrouz Afagh (BBC executive). The natural splendor of Surrey is home to a number of educational institutions, including one of the best universities in the country, the University of Surrey. It wasn’t until 1891 that the Battersea Polytechnic Institute, which would one day become the University of Surrey, was established. The Polytechnic Institute became a college of advanced technology in 1956, which catapulted the school to new heights of prominence. In 1957, the institution formerly known as Battersea College of Technology received its new name officially. In 1963, in response to the recommendations included within the Robbins Report, the College was upgraded to the status of a university.

 

There are a lot of partnerships between Surrey University and other educational institutions. This joint project is being carried out in collaboration with the Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in Dalian as well as the Surrey International Institute –DUFE (SII-DUFE). There are programs in both business and tourism management that are of a very high standard. The Guildford School of Acting (GSA), an institution that provides training in both acting and musical theater, is also connected to the school. Aside from that, the educational institution offers a broad spectrum of classes in a variety of fields, including but not limited to the fields of business, management, health sciences, psychology, and many more. Students are in a position to excel in their chosen fields of study because of this, which allows them to concentrate solely on those subjects. The intellectual prowess of the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom is well-known throughout the country. In order to attract students from other countries, this college has been given a ranking that places it among the top universities in the United States.

 

This university gives you a lot of leeway to choose where you want to study if you’re thinking about going overseas. There is a diverse selection of educational opportunities open to students, ranging from undergraduate study through graduate school to post-graduate research and professional development. More than 120 different countries are represented at Surrey University’s student body. As a consequence of this, the student body of this university now represents one of the most diverse in the UK. Because of the robust support system and comprehensive range of services, a large number of students from other countries choose to enroll at the University. It is estimated that the huge campus of the University of Surrey is worth a total of £400 million. More than $130 million will be allocated toward the improvement of student housing, $236 million will be allocated toward the improvement of Surrey Sports Park, and $4.5 million will be allocated toward the Ivy Art Center.

 

 

Scholarship Sponsor(s):  University of Surrey

Scholarship Country: United Kingdom

Scholarship Worth:  £27,140

Study Level: PhD

Nationality: International Students

 

 

Scholarship Offer:

The following advantages will be granted to the PhD applicants whom the University of Surrey chooses to support in their studies:

  • 3.5 years at the usual stipend rate of the UK Research and Innovation (£15,609 for 2021/22)
  • Provision for the payment of typical fees incurred by home students (UK candidates only)
  • The research fees of £27,140 are intended to cover the costs of the PhD student’s consumables, access fees, and travel.

 

Eligibility for Scholarship.

  • In order for the applicants to be considered, they are required to fulfill all of the following and stated criteria:
  • Candidates need to demonstrate that they are committed to and enthusiastic about independent study.

 

 

Nationality

The University of Surrey, UK 2022 PhD Scholarships in Dissecting the Role of Phase Separation is open to all International Students

 

The goal of this PhD Scholarship in Media and Communication is to conduct social research into the spread of 5G in Australia. This PhD program is associated with the “5G and the Future of Public Communications” Discovery Project of the Australian Research Council. Associate Professor Rowan Wilken and Dr. James Meese from the School of Media & Communication at RMIT University’s Melbourne (CBD) campus will oversee and mentor the selected candidate, and they will also work with Professor Catherine Middleton. In Melbourne, Australia, this position is available (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada).

 

Application Procedure

  • Are you interested, and do you qualify? To submit your application to the University of Surrey, please go to www.surrey.ac.uk.
  • The “Apply” tab located on the page for the Biosciences and Medicine PhD programme is where applicants should submit their applications. On your application, you need to make the title of the studentship as well as the supervisor very clear.

 

Application Deadline

The application deadline for University of Surrey, UK 2022 PhD Scholarships in Dissecting the Role of Phase Separation  is  June 20, 2022

 

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