Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
A part-time route to a PhD for research-active candidates in earth and environmental sciences, including geological processes, forest ecology and carbon cycling and marine biogeochemistry, working with specialist academic advisers and analytical facilities. Candidates submit a collection of published works for the award of a PhD.
Department: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: 0-1 year (part-time; maximum 12 months once accepted) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
After acceptance, candidates prepare a research portfolio demonstrating a systematic study, independent, critical and original powers and a distinct contribution to knowledge, together with an integrative summary of 7,500-15,000 words framing the submission as a single coherent research project. A Director of Studies experienced in the subject advises and assists.
Applicants are considered case by case; the programme is open only to experienced professionals with a proven track record in innovation within the domain. Application is in two phases: an Expression of Interest (abstract of no more than 300 words, list of works, CV of no more than 5 pages) with no fee, then, if a Faculty confirms it has the resources, a full application within three months, for which an application reading fee is payable.
Duration: 0-1 year OR 1 year maximum
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
Engineering
University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
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