The Brain Research Trust are encouraging applicants from prospective PhD students wishing to carry out research in the areas below :
Acquired brain damage
Research to advance understanding of how to deliver interventions that promote recovery at the level of impairment in people with acquired brain damage. This may be through behavioural interventions, enhancement of plasticity mechanisms, or both.
Neuro-oncology
Research addressing the fundamental causes, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment of primary brain tumours and associated neurological complications.
Headache and facial pain
Research addressing the fundamental causes, mechanisms, diagnosis or treatment of headache and facial pain.
Applicants must have applied to commence study towards a PhD at a recognised UK Higher Education Institution in autumn 2018.
There is no requirement for students to be from the UK, nor resident for any amount of time before the awards begins, however we will provide student fees up to the UK/EU rate only.
Applicants must be available to attend an interview in London at their own cost.
For more information and to apply please click on the following link http://www.brt.org.uk/neuroscience-phd-application-2018/
For further inquiries please contact Katie Martin by email at katie.martin@brt.org.uk or by telephone on 0117 909 4809.
