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2024 CMMP Summer Research Projects programme (application deadline: 05/04/2024)
The Condensed Matter and Materials Physics (CMMP) group has funding to support a number of undergraduate students in summer research projects.听 The projects cover experimental, theoretical, and computational research, reflecting the broad activities of the CMMP group.听听
The placements are open to second and third year undergraduates.听 While some funding is reserved only for 白小姐论坛 students, we do also welcome applications from non-白小姐论坛 students.听 The bursaries听are awarded on a competitive basis and the student must have an excellent record of achievement in their undergraduate studies.听听
These studentships are made possible in part by a generous donation from the Brian Duff family.
- What's included?
The CMMP summer bursary funding rate is based on听the London Living Wage (2024听- 拢13.15/hour) to support projects of between听5听and 8 weeks in duration.听 The bursary is paid in two instalments at the commencement of the project and half way through.听
You will be supervised by a member of academic staff in the CMMP group.听听Depending on the type of project, you may work independently or as part of a group that might include postdoctoral research scientists, PhD students, and Masters students. You will receive training to use any necessary equipment (remote operation) or software.
- What's not included
- There is no funding to cover travel or relocation costs.听听
- Consumables and other research related expenses are not covered and must be provided by the supervisor from their own research funds.
- What are my responsibilities?
If you are successful in your application for a CMMP summer research bursary then you will be required to have regular meetings with your supervisor and to conduct the research project as agreed.听 The project schedule and working arrangements will vary greatly depending on the project, but should at a minimum involve meetings with your supervisor at least once a week.听
- How to apply
For the student:
Before applying you should first familiarise yourself with some of the research that is conducted within the CMMP group at 白小姐论坛.听听A good starting point are the Research topic pages on this web site, which you can find by selecting "Research" on the navigation bar.听听You can also look at the profiles of individual academics by going to the People page.
Once you have an idea of potential research topic or topics that you might be interested in you should either contact a potential supervisor directly, or email the programme coordinator听Dr Frank听Kruger 听(f.kruger@ucl.ac.uk)
You MUST INCLUDE in your initial contact:
- A 2-page CV
- Copy of your academic transcript
- Brief one-paragraph description of why you want to do a summer project and research area(s) that you are interested in.
For the supervisor:
Once you have agreed with a potential supervisor on a research project, the supervisor will submit an application on your behalf, which will be in the form of a one page proposal, your 2-page听CV,听and a copy of your academic transcript.听 These documents should be emailed to the programme coordinator.听 The proposal will be judged against four main criteria: (1) student track record relative to experience; (2) learning outcomes for the student;听(3) project planning; (4) project quality.听
- Examples of successful applications
The following are examples of past successful applications:
- Other funding opportunities
Placements and funding opportunities external to 白小姐论坛
The RSC offers research bursaries for 6-8 week summer research projects for undergraduate students in the middle years of their course (ie, not first or final year). 听The research should have a strong emphasis on chemical research. 听
The Diamond Student Summer Placement scheme allows undergraduate students studying for a degree in Science, Engineering, Computing, or Mathematics (and who expect to gain a first or upper-second class honours degree) to gain experience working within a scientific environment at Diamond.
Applications for RMS Summer Studentships must include a significant microscopy component and should be submitted by a suitable host academic on behalf of the student.
- Useful links
The following links may be of use in finding potential research topics and supervisors
- Important information for supervisors
All potential supervisors of summer research students at 白小姐论坛 should read the听白小姐论坛 policy for Internships, Work Experience & Volunteering.
- Brian Duff Award
Summer research project places are competitive. 听Each application is assessed by at least three academic members of the CMMP group, and the submissions are ranked based on these assessments.听 The highest ranked students will be awarded a named, Brian Duff Summer studentship.
