Do you want to play a part in shaping tomorrow’s technological landscape?
The ORC is a large interdisciplinary research centre with an international pioneering reputation in photonics and laser technology. Significant advances and world firsts in the optical fibre field have been achieved by ORC researchers. Our researchers invented the key underlying optical fibre technology that forms the backbone of the World Wide Web.
As a member of our world-leading team, you could be involved in developing next-generation technologies that will continue to revolutionise the industrial, defence, telecommunications and biotechnology industries.
We have state-of-the-art facilities in which you will have the freedom to carry out your research. As a member of one of our world-leading research groups you will work closely with researchers and other students in an innovative and high-achieving study environment, as well as a welcoming social environment. Ranked as one of the top five University groups worldwide, the ORC was also awarded the top grade (5*) for its research in the last national assessment of research in UK universities (RAE) in 2001.
Research opportunities
We currently offer a broad variety of PhD projects in many diverse areas such as:
* Optical Fibres and Materials
* High-Power, High-Energy Lasers
* Optical Networks and Systems
* Nanophotonics and Meta-materials
* Biophotonic Microsystems
* Planar Lightwave Integration
* Ultrafast Lasers and Applications
* Fundamental Photonics
Funding
For students wishing to study with us in October 2008, we have a number of fully funded studentships available for UK and EU students, covering tuition fees and providing a tax free bursary of GBP 12,900 a year. We also have a number of scholarship places for international students. Applications from international students should be received by mid-January 2008.
Entry requirements
Students from a wide range of science and engineering backgrounds with a first or upper second degree (or equivalent from an internationally recognised University) are welcome to make an application. Applicants must have a basic background in Mathematics. If English is not your first language, you will be asked to reach an acceptable standard in an approved test. The requirements for research degrees at the ORC are a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEFL score of 553 (computer-based TOEFL 217, internet-based 81).
How to apply
The application form can be accessed via our website: www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html.
Further information
To find out more about the ORC, our research, funding opportunities and open afternoons please visit the ORC homepage: www.orc.soton.ac.uk.
If you have any further questions, please email admissions[ at ]orc.soton.ac.uk or contact Professor David Shepherd, Admissions Tutor, on +44 (0)23 8059 3373.
Deadline: mid-January 2008
The ORC is a large interdisciplinary research centre with an international pioneering reputation in photonics and laser technology. Significant advances and world firsts in the optical fibre field have been achieved by ORC researchers. Our researchers invented the key underlying optical fibre technology that forms the backbone of the World Wide Web.
As a member of our world-leading team, you could be involved in developing next-generation technologies that will continue to revolutionise the industrial, defence, telecommunications and biotechnology industries.
We have state-of-the-art facilities in which you will have the freedom to carry out your research. As a member of one of our world-leading research groups you will work closely with researchers and other students in an innovative and high-achieving study environment, as well as a welcoming social environment. Ranked as one of the top five University groups worldwide, the ORC was also awarded the top grade (5*) for its research in the last national assessment of research in UK universities (RAE) in 2001.
Research opportunities
We currently offer a broad variety of PhD projects in many diverse areas such as:
* Optical Fibres and Materials
* High-Power, High-Energy Lasers
* Optical Networks and Systems
* Nanophotonics and Meta-materials
* Biophotonic Microsystems
* Planar Lightwave Integration
* Ultrafast Lasers and Applications
* Fundamental Photonics
Funding
For students wishing to study with us in October 2008, we have a number of fully funded studentships available for UK and EU students, covering tuition fees and providing a tax free bursary of GBP 12,900 a year. We also have a number of scholarship places for international students. Applications from international students should be received by mid-January 2008.
Entry requirements
Students from a wide range of science and engineering backgrounds with a first or upper second degree (or equivalent from an internationally recognised University) are welcome to make an application. Applicants must have a basic background in Mathematics. If English is not your first language, you will be asked to reach an acceptable standard in an approved test. The requirements for research degrees at the ORC are a minimum IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEFL score of 553 (computer-based TOEFL 217, internet-based 81).
How to apply
The application form can be accessed via our website: www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html.
Further information
To find out more about the ORC, our research, funding opportunities and open afternoons please visit the ORC homepage: www.orc.soton.ac.uk.
If you have any further questions, please email admissions[ at ]orc.soton.ac.uk or contact Professor David Shepherd, Admissions Tutor, on +44 (0)23 8059 3373.
Deadline: mid-January 2008
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