PhD/MPhil Environmental Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology / Application and selection

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In your application you'll need to include:

• The name of this programme
• Your research project title (i.e. the advertised project name or proposed project name)
• Your supervisor's name
• If you already have funding or you wish to be considered for any of the available funding
• Details of your previous study
• Names and contact details of your two referees

Before applying we also recommend that you read the Advice to Applicants section.

Before you start your application, you should have:

• Identified the specific research project, CDT or dual-ward you’d like to apply for, or, determined your own research proposal and project title and discussed this with a supervisor.
• Found a supervisor and spoken to them about supervising your research.
• Decided how you’re planning on funding your research and discussed this with your supervisor.
• The names and contact details of your two referees.

You’ll also need to make sure you have the following to hand:

• Certificates: Certificates and final transcripts of any completed university-level qualifications and interim transcripts for qualifications in progress. If your transcripts are in a language other than English, you must provide an official English translation.
• CV: Summarising your academic record and highlighting experience that demonstrates your potential to conduct research.
• Research proposal: If you are proposing your own project, your proposal should typically range between 1,000-1,500 words and should clearly outline your project title and supervisor. For information on how to write a research proposal, visit our research proposal page .
• English language proof: All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language so you'll need to include a certificate or evidence of your English language ability. Applications can be considered without this evidence but any offer would be conditional on meeting minimum requirements.

This information will be reviewed and used to shortlist you for a funding interview if appropriate; you should therefore ensure that you address all of the above requirements.