The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
PhD INFO SESSION
14 November 2024 | 12.00 pm- 1.30 pm | Student Lab 01.033, Ashby Building
INTERESTED IN POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH?
Have you ever thought about doing a PhD? This webinar will help to explain what they are, how they work, and how to apply. Come and discover the exciting possibility of undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University Belfast, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Join us to find out all the details, from what it's like to study for a PhD, to selecting the right project and making the application. A PhD can change and enhance lifelong career opportunities and we welcome you to explore what they are, how they work, and how to apply.
FULLY-FUNDED PhD PROJECTS
We’re pleased to announce that we have a number of fully-funded PhD opportunities within the School that are currently open for application. During this information session, you will hear from each of the PhD supervisors and learn more about the funded projects.
What does fully funded mean?
It means that you won’t pay any fees, you’ll receive a generous tax-free stipend equivalent to that of a graduate entry-level job, and further funding opportunities for research-related travel.
Eligibility criteria apply: The available funding is open to UK and ROI nationals, and to EU nationals with settled status in the UK, subject to meeting specific nationality and residency criteria.
What you can expect from the session:
- An introduction to Queen's University Belfast and the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- An overview of the funded research projects currently live
- A panel discussion with some of our current PhD researchers
- Information on application deadline and how to apply
- Q&A session
Register to attend
Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Time: 12 pm- 1.30 pm
Location: Student Lab 01.033, Ashby Building
STUDYING AT THE SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
We currently have close to 100 PhD students from all over the world working across a broad range of research topics.
They conduct research in a friendly and supportive environment, supervised by academics who are leaders in their field, using well-equipped laboratories and research facilities. Most of our PhD projects are linked with large, collaborative research projects or are linked to leading industrial partners.
Why Choose Queen's
Ranked in the top 170 in the world for graduate prospects
(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)World-class university
‘One of the world’s most beautiful universities’ (Huffington Post), Queen’s is the 9th oldest university in the UK, established in 1845 with over 170 years of teaching excellence.
The UK's Best Value Student Destination
Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2023)
Employment potential
Queen's offers opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. 91% of Queen’s graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).
State-of-the-art facilities
Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities. 19 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)