ESRC 1+3 and +3 studentships in Science and Technology Studies PhD/MSc (Research) Science and Technology Studies The Science and Technology Studies Doctoral Programme at Edinburgh is a designated ESRC outlet for 1+3 and +3 PhD studentships, available for UK or EU students. UK student awards cover fees and maintenance; EU students normally receive fees only; part-time students receive the fees plus pro rata maintenance. 1+3 awards combine 1 year of MSc research training with 3 years’ PhD funding. +3 awards are for applicants who have already completed a year of ESRC-recognised research training. ESRC national competition awards, Genomics Network awards, and various other funding opportunities are also available for the Programme. The deadline for applications for the studentships is 21 March 2008, and candidates must have contacted the postgraduate adviser and submitted an application for the programme by that time. Recipients will be selected on the basis of their academic performance,

ESRC Innogen Centre 1+3 and +3 studentship The ESRC Centre for Social and Economic Research on Innovation in Genomics, based at the University of Edinburgh and at the Open University, invites applications from candidates wishing to pursue doctoral research on topics in the life sciences, biotechnology and related areas. Innogen is a designated outlet for ESRC 1+3 and +3 PhD studentships, available for UK or EU students. UK student awards cover fees and maintenance; EU students normally receive fees only; part-time students receive the fees plus pro rata maintenance. 1+3 awards combine 1 year of MSc research training with 3 years’ PhD funding. +3 awards are for applicants who have already completed a year of ESRC-recognised research training. ESRC national competition awards, ESRC quota awards in STS, and various other funding opportunities are also available for the Programme. The deadline for applications for a studentship to be held at Edinburgh is 21 March 2008, and candidates must

The Edinburgh School of Economics in conjunction with the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics provides a three year Ph.D. programme. For high quality candidates there are available: Research and Teaching Scholarships, ESRC Quota Awards The University of Edinburgh is a world-class university located in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Economics at Edinburgh is a lively international department with outstanding strength in economic theory. QUALIFICATIONS: Applications for research and teaching scholarships are welcome from graduates of any nationality who hold a Master’s degree in economics, passed with merit or preferably with distinction. ESRC quota awards (as part of the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics consortium) are also available, but are subject to nationality and residency restrictions. Applicants need to prove a strong quantitative background as well as the interest and ability to conduct independent research. The scholarships pay both fees and maintenan