White Rose Studentships 2009-10

White Rose Studentships arise from the special relationship between the three White Rose Universities- University of Leeds, University of Sheffield and University of York. The studentships are collaborative in nature, and each studentship involves supervisors from two of the White Rose Universities (the principal supervisor at the lead institution and the co-supervisor at the partner institution). Students register at one of the three universities and have access to the full research facilities of the partner institution. Each studentship is part of a research network which spans all three universities.

Sheffield-based awards
We are pleased to offer the following White Rose Studentships for entry in 2009-10:

East Asia Studies

• Project title: Japanese Widescreen Cinema - Technology Commerce and Aesthetics
• Network: Mixed Cinema – Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Approaches to Japanese Cinema

Lead supervisor: Dr Jonathan Rayner, English Literature, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Professor Duncan Petrie, Department of Film, Theatre and Television, University of York

Sustainability Science

• Project title: Assessment of the preparedness of supply chains to adapt to climate change
• Network: Enabling supply chain adaptation to climate change and a resource poor future

Lead supervisor: Professor Lenny Koh, Management School, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Professor Lynne Frostick, Department of Geography, University of Hull

Science Education (Sociology)

• Project Title: Becoming a scientist: developing a disciplinary identity (or how do scientists get made?)
• Network: Engaging young people in science; key issues across secondary and tertiary phases

Lead supervisor: Dr Susan Molyneux-Hodgson, Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Professor John Leach, School of Education, University of Leeds

Advanced Engineering and Materials

• Project title: Characterisation and modelling of material and surface properties to improve functional performance of food preparation products and aid inclusive design
• Network: Understanding Object Handling Interactions Through Experiment and Simulations

Lead supervisor: Dr Matt Carré, Mechanical Engineering, University of Sheffield
Co-supervisor: Dr Catherine Barnes, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds

Eligibility
The studentships are available to applicants who will register with the University in 2009-10 on a full-time programme of study leading to the degree of PhD. Awards are tenable for up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.

Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

Value of the Awards
The awards offer UK/EU tuition fees, a maintenance stipend at the standard UK Research rate (£13,290 in 2009-10), and a Research Training Support Grant. Note that overseas students will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU fee and the overseas fee.

How to apply
Interested applicants should:
1. Read the detailed description of the relevant research project and network (by following the links above).
2. Complete an application form for admission as a research student (the application form, reference form and guidance notes can be downloaded from the box on the right).
3. Complete a White Rose Studentship application form (also available to download from the box on the right).
4. Submit all forms to the University's Student Recruitment and Admissions Office (address supplied on the admissions application form) by Friday 30 April 2009 (or Friday 29 May 2009 for Professor Koh's project).

Further Information
Should you have any questions about these Sheffield-based awards please contact either the relevant lead supervisor, or Elaine McCourt. email : Elaine McCourt

In order to access information on the White Rose Studentships based at the Universities of Leeds and York, please click on the links below:

• Leeds-based awards
• York-based awards