Nonlinear Optics Group - University of St Andrews

If you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student who would be interested in undertaking a PhD within the Nonlinear Optics group, then we would like to hear from you. Initial enquiries should be directed to Professor Malcolm Dunn. However, if you have any questions about a particular aspect of our research then feel free to contact the relevant group member from the group members section.

There are two main routes to PhD study with the Nonlinear Optics group. Every year, the School of Physics & Astronomy is awarded a number of quota studentships. We would be happy to support applications from suitably qualified candidates for one of these funded studentships. The award of these studentships is, however, at the discretion of the School's postgraduate committee and not out decision alone. A second route to studying with the group is to apply for an embedded studentship. These studentships are funded directly from a research grant held by us, thus, we are able to have sole discretion with regard to allocation. Our embedded studentship allocation is full at this time (April 2006). As soon aa others become available details will be posted here.

Useful information
	The School's information on PhD study
	University of St Andrews Postgraduate Handbook
	Funding information from the IOP
	Nexus PhD profiles

Beyond the two main routes there are other possibilities. You may be able to fund your own course fees and living costs, if this is the case please contact the group to see what opportunities are available. There are scholarship programmes that may be able to fund your study. Of these, the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) prizes studentships are one option. These are awarded each year for PhD study at a Scottish University and are open to students from any country. The studentships are competitive, if you feel that you have a good case for applying, talk to us about support for your application. We would be happy to advise you, especially with regard to the proposed research.