Fully funded sponsored PhD studentship are available to candidates. Each of the studentships is available for three years full-time study and provides a substantial bursary. Candidates should hold a good first degree (First Class, Upper-Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

We would welcome applications from suitable qualified candidates to study in the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development:

• Understanding and predicting human comfort in the built environment using artificial intelligent techniques
• Low-carbon heating and cooling of buildings using passive and hybrid geothermal heat pump systems

Applications are welcome from citizens from the EU and those with overseas status.

Enquiries should in the first instance go to the Research Office, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH Telephone: 0116 2506309. Web: www.dmu.ac.uk

Closing Date: 2 May 2008

Applicants are requested to contact the office to receive an admission pack and will need to provide a full CV with two supporting references. Please e-mail: researchstudents@dmu.ac.uk or call (0116) 2506309 to receive further details.