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Outline
This PhD project in the School of Chemistry, in collaboration with the commercial partner Lisk & Jones Consultants Ltd will research the development of high-performance sex pheromone pest control for fresh fruit and vegetables in the South Wales region.
This will replace use of insecticides and, using innovative chemistry for production of the pheromones, will develop their farm use, with the partner. You will gain excellent experience in sustainable and environmentally friendly pest control for commercially important food crops.
What is funded
This project is directly funded. For more information on what is funded please contact : kess@cardiff.ac.uk
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
Applicants for these awards must have a home or work address in the relevant area* of Wales (East) at the time of their application for funding and enrolment.
East Wales region is comprised of seven local authorities: Cardiff, Flintshire, Monmouthshire, Newport, Powys, Vale of Glamorgan and Wrexham.
For more information on eligibility - View Website
How to Apply
In the first instance, applicants should make initial enquiries via the named School / academic supervisor for each funded KESS2 project. All applicants must apply initially via the Cardiff University application process for postgraduate study, identifying the KESS2 Scholarship they wish to be considered for.
If deemed suitable for the project, applicants will be invited to complete a ‘KESS2 Participant Form’ which assesses eligibility for funding. Applicants must also be able to provide supporting documentary evidence of their eligibility. Guidance on this requirement is outlined in the KESS2 Participant Form, an example of which can be downloaded as above. Suitable applicants will be sent this form to complete following the School selection process. Further advice is available from the KESS2 team.
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