Three exciting postgraduate scholarships available for graduate students

The UCD School of Medicine PhD Programme in Translational Medicine is offering three fantastic scholarship opportunities.

The School is seeking three motivated graduate students who are interested in completing a postgraduate research degree in any of the below areas, as well as gaining experience as Physiology Demonstrators.

• PhD, Pulmonary Vascular Disease (Prof. Paul McLoughlin)
• MSc, Impact of Sleep Disorders in Ireland (Dr. Jayne Carberry)
• PhD, Neuroglia in Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease (Dr. Marie-Victoire Guillot-Sestier)

This full-time scholarship programme offers an €18,500 tax free stipend along with payment of 100% of EU student fees covered. Successful candidates will undertake a research degree programme (MSc or PhD) and be expected to contribute to small-group teaching as a Physiology Demonstrator.

The selection criteria is as follows:

• Good working knowledge of Biology/Physiology
• BSc in Physiology or related biomedical subject (2.1 or higher desirable)
• Proven communication skills
• Ability to assist with Physiology teaching

The research groups are located in the Conway Institute.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this Google Form and indicate your particular project interest area.

Applications include CV and cover letter for Autumn 2023/24.

Closing Date: Friday, 12th May 2023 (5pm)

Project details available on request.

Daniel Breen, Course Administrator E: physiology@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 6606

Informal Enquiries: John.Baugh@ucd.ie