Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme 2008

The Embark Initiative`s Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme is designed for either Masters or Doctorate level researchers in the sciences, engineering or technology.

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering & Technology invites applications for funding from intending postgraduate researchers under the Embark Initiative Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (2008).

The 2008 programme will fund approximately 80 new entrant Masters or Doctorate level researchers in the sciences, engineering and technology.

Project Title
Differential Equations with Hyperelliptic Integral Curves

Description
Methods from twistor theory, differential geometry, algebraic geometry and from the theory of integrable systems have opened up a global view of nonlinear ordinary differential equations in complex variables. The aim of this project is to identify the differential equations in low order and small numbers of variables whose solutions have particularly elegant algebraic geometry, especially those whose solutions are hyperelliptic curves, with a view toward integrable systems and physics.

Salary, fees, PRSI and pension will total over Euro 24000 per year, and Euro 2000 to support travel. Funding from SFI grant MATF634.