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Proposals for the new studentships are now being invited for projects in neuroscience, to be undertaken at ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº, beginning in October 2013. Applications relating to the discovery of novel therapeutics of high relevance to neurological disorders will be considered, and can include: deeper understanding of disease processes, validation of novel drug targets, disease models, novel tools, technologies and probes, translational-enabling approaches and systems.

Eisai was established in Japan 70 years ago and now has research laboratories in Tokyo, Boston and London. Their recently signed research agreement with ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº is aimed at the discovery of novel therapeutics, recognising ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's strengths in neuroscience research.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 25 January 2013.Ìý

Funding (fully-funded, three years) will include:Ìý

• Tuition Fees: to be paid in advance in full to ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº (for UK or EU citizens only).Ìý
• Stipend: to be paid monthly in arrears to the student (per annum: Year 1; £23,652; Year 2: £24,125; Year 3: £24,607)Ìý
• Research Expenses Allowance: to be paid quarterly in advance to the relevant ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº department (per annum : Year 1: £10,766; Year 2: £10,981; Year 3: £11,200)Ìý

Applications should include:Ìý

• Project proposal (500 words maximum), including explanation of how the work could contribute to therapeutic impact in neurodegenerative disorders.Ìý
• CV of the proposing faculty member (no more than two pages but to include: key and recent publications; contact details).Ìý
• Nomination of a corresponding applicant for joint applications.Ìý

Applications should be submitted to Sabina Kirupairatnam: sabina_kirupairatnam(@)eisai.net.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to James Staddon (Director, Eisai Open Innovation UK): james_staddon(@)eisai.net.

All applications will be acknowledged, with an Eisai committee selecting the successful proposal. Proposers will be advised of the outcome by Friday 15 February 2013.Ìý