The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Rolls-Royce, and the Commonwealth of Virginia have entered into an innovative strategic partnership to define the next generation of power systems for aerospace, energy, and marine applications. Examples of the partnership include the creation of the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing and the Commonwealth Center for Aerospace Propulsion Systems, which are being developed jointly by the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Such initiatives will serve as focal points for strong interdisciplinary collaborations between industry, government, and academic organizations. Rolls-Royce Doctoral Student Fellows are expected to enroll in doctoral programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Technical areas of interest include, but are not limited to: nextgeneration materials, coatings, and thin films; electrochemistry, including corrosion and high-temperature oxidation; propulsion; combustion; machine controls and mechatronics; computational fluid dynamics; energy storage; manufacturing systems; thermal management; mechanics; and multi-functional materials.
Eligibility:
Applications are limited to new incoming Ph.D. students or current outstanding MS students interested in pursuing a PhD. Students should have strong academic credentials and aptitude for research, as evidenced by performance in coursework, research experience, and letters of support. Financial need is not a criterion used in the evaluation of nominations. While selected students will be encouraged to interact with Rolls-Royce Research Centers worldwide, a significant portion of awardrelevant research will be performed at the University of Virginia.
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15, 2012.
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