Applications are now invited for two fully funded 3-year PhD studentships starting in October 2012 at CASA. The studentships are available to those meeting the EPSRC's eligibility requirements [please check the EPSRC website for details] and consist of a tax-free stipend of £15,980 in year one (rising incrementally in subsequent years) plus tuition fees and a travel allowance.  

Further details on each of the awards can be found below:

• Smart Urban: Sensors, OpenData, The Crowd and the Internet of Things (EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant);
• Smart Cities and OpenData: iCity in partnership with GLA Economics (Impact Award).

How to apply

Your application will only be considered if you complete both parts of the application process. 

• Step 1: Applicants should complete the online application form on the UCL Postgraduate Application and Entry page (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/application-admission). You should ensure your references; transcripts etc are in place so your application can be considered in time. Please enter the programme as Research Degree: UCL Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (RRDCASSING01); and name Dr Andrew Hudson-Smith as the proposed supervisor. 

• Step 2: Applicants should email the following to  s.curtis@ucl.ac.uk: a cover letter (addressed to Dr Andrew Hudson-Smith, UCL CASA) of a maximum one page in length demonstrating how and why you think you are suitable for this studentship; a two-page research proposal based on the project description; a CV.

Closing date

The closing date for receipt of applications for these awards is Monday 13th August 2012.