Design Innovation Scholarship (Parsial) - University of Plymo

Faculty of Arts

Applications are invited for a Scholarship in the Faculty of Arts,
University of Plymouth for practice-led postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD)
specialising in Three Dimensional Design. The Scholarship will commence on 1
October 2007.

We will consider proposals in any area of Design but would particularly
welcome those from well-qualified applicants that relate to the following
areas of our expertise:

- Design for a Sustainable Future
- Digital Design for Creative Manufacturing
- Design Thinking Expressed Through Making
- Approaches to Trans-disciplinary Design Methods.

The scholarship (UK/EU fees plus stipend of £12500 per annum for 2007/8)
will be awarded to a new, full time student for 3 years (subject to
satisfactory progress). Applications from non-UK/EU students are welcome
with the expectation that funds have been secured to meet the difference in
fee level.
The successful candidate will have a good first degree, and preferably an MA
or MDes (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline. You will need
to show potential to develop a range of appropriate advanced research
skills. Scholarship applications will be assessed on a competitive basis
reflecting scholarly, professional and industrial merit. We are concerned
with the originality, viability and quality of the application and with its
relevance and potential contribution to our research communities.
The successful candidate will be part of a thriving University Design
culture that offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (
3ddesign.org.uk), and will be located within Innovate, the Faculty's Centre
for Creative Industries (http://www.innovatecentre.co.uk)

*How to Apply
*Applications should be made on a University of Plymouth Postgraduate Study
application form. Please complete, sign and return your application form by
post to the following address:
The Faculty of Arts Research & Graduate Affairs Office, University of
Plymouth, Earl Richards Road North, Exeter, Devon EX2 6AS, U.K.

In Section 1 of the form ('Programme of Study') please write 'Design
Innovation Scholarship'. You should include a 500 word summary of your
chosen project (in Section 8). Although you must provide names and details
for two referees (Section 11), these will only be taken up if you are
shortlisted for the Scholarship.
Please note that you are expected to submit (e.g. via CD-rom) appropriate
visual evidence of your ability to undertake the proposed project , or
direct us to a website where this is accessible. If shortlisted, you will
have the opportunity to supplement this material at interview (e.g. via
portfolio).

Interviews will be held in Plymouth (to be held between 4 - 8 June 2007). If
you are unavailable on any of these dates, please let us know when you
submit your application. Non-UK applicants may be interviewed by
video-conferencing.

*Closing date for applications is 7 May 2007.*

For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Faculty
of Arts Research & Graduate Affairs Office: Email:
artsresearch@... Telephone: (01392) 485087.

www.plymouth.ac.uk/arts