Marie Curie Molecular Neuroimmunology PhD Programme

University College Dublin - An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Ảtha Cliath

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Eligibility:
          Any nationality other than an Irish national is eligible to apply (*see exceptions below).  An applicant must meet the following criteria:

          - Hold a university degree which is sufficient for access to doctoral studies in their country of origin

          - Have spent less than 4 years in research activity or training since acquiring their primary degree

- Not have a doctoral degree

* Exceptions:

         - An Irish national who has legally resided outside of the EU or associated states for four of the past five years is eligible

         - A non- Irish national who has resided in Ireland for more than 12 months in the past 3 years is ineligible

         Full details regarding eligibility are available in the Marie Curie Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training (EST) handbook

Application Procedures:

Short Term Training Fellowships:

3-month training fellowships are available under the Marie Curie Programme in Molecular Neuroimmunology at the UCD Conway Insitute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research, UCD, Dublin. Students currently pursuing research training in other universities or in industry whose research will benefit directly from the fellowship are invited to apply. It is recommended that applicants identify an appropirate supervisor or mentor in the UCD Conway Marie Curie Programme before applying.
          Candidates applying to the programme should submit a completed application form, which includes a concise description of the work the trainee proposes to carry out during the fellowship and how it will contribute to their research and career objectives.

Application deadline: 31st december 2007

Contact:Dr. Clare O'Connor, Head of the Programme - email: mniest@ucd.ie