This article provides an overview of the fully funded programs at Heriot-Watt University.

Heriot-Watt University

Located at Edinburgh, Scotland is Heriot-Watt University. It was initially established as a Mechanics’ Institute in 1921 but it later on received its Royal Charter in 1966. Heriot-Watt University is a public university known for its diverse student body mainly due to its multiple campuses in the United Kingdom and overseas. It has eight schools namely:

• School of the Built Environment
• School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Languages & Management
• School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
• School of Design & Textiles
• Edinburgh Business School
• Institute of Petroleum Engineering

PhD Scholarships

Scholarship Summary: There are 26 PhD scholarships available at Heriot-Watt University. Unless otherwise stated below, the programs are open to all interested EU and non-EU students. Candidates who have previous knowledge on the specific program they are applying to will be preferred along with promising international students who are willing to pay the difference on expenses and tuition fees.

Scholarship Grants: Herriot-Watt University PhD scholarships will cover the full tuition fees and provide a yearly stipend of £13,000 to £20,226 depending on the program. Only applications that are able to comply with the requirements will be entertained and accommodated.

PhD Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree at 2.1 or above on disciplines related to the program
• Previous experience or knowledge on the discipline is helpful
• Good English language skills with an IELTS score of not less than 6.5
• Discipline, attention to detail, computer literacy, methodical approach to workloads and excellent communication skills

The List of PhD Scholarships

Below is the list of fully funded scholarships at Heriot Watt University. They are categorized according to their department, college and center.

Institute of Petroleum Engineering

• Development of Novel Multisensor Devices for Real-time Monitoring of Reservoir Rock Behavior
• Oilfield Scale – The Inorganic Scale Formation & Prevention (For Woldwide Students)

Orkney Campus

• Measuring Residual Flow Through the Tidally Energetic Passage Using High Frequency Radar

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

• “Pattern of Life” Analysis Through Multiple Non-overlapping Cameras
• Development of the Light Regulated Tools for Biomedical Research
• Development of the Ultra-Sensitive Plasmonic Substrates Used for Bio-sensing Applications (For Worldwide Students)
• Image and Signal Processing for a Very Large Format Imagery (For UK Students)
• High Power, Deep- and Mid-infrared Frequency Combs
• Novel Imaging Systems
• THz Detection Through the Use of Rydberg atoms
• Micro-Resonators and Frequency Combs
• Retinal Scanning Ophthalmoscope Characterization and Optimization
• Pump-enhanced, Continuous-wave OPOs Based on SDL Pump Sources
• Lightning Protection of the HV Overhead Lines with Non-Ideal Tower Footing Resistance
• Next-generation in Compressive Fourier Sampling for Fast Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Next-generation in Compressive Fourier Sampling for High Resolution Wide-Band Radio-Interferometric Imaging
• Novel Sensors in the Hollow Core Micro-structured Optical Fibres
• Optical Quantum Detection Techniques for the Rapid Assessment of Depth Images
• Optics and Photonics Technologies Doctoral Training Centre
• Semi-conductor Single-Photon Detection (For Worldwide Students)
• Tissue Mechanics: Multi-scale Structure and Functionality (Deadline: 28^th of September 2014)
• Ultra-fast laser development

School of the Built Environment

• The Effects of Building Performance Gap on the Success of Low-carbon Refurbishment Schemes (For UK Students, Deadline: 31^st of October 2014)

EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training

• Robotics and Autonomous Systems (For Worldwide Students)
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Continuous Crystallisation & Manufacturing

Scholarship Deadlines

The PhD scholarships accept applications from aspiring students all year round until every position is filled. They are on a first come, first served basis thus it is important that applications are sent in as soon as possible. Only applicants who are able to comply with the requirements will be entertained.