Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

 The Faculty of Social Sciences and Law are delighted to invite applications for a number of PhD Scholarship opportunities;

• 2 ESRC funded PhD's in Economics are available to students who have previously undertaken a Masters level programme incorporating research methods training at an ESRC recognised institution. These studentships are available to UK/EU and International students.
• 1 ESRC Funded PhD in Security, Conflict and Justice is available to students who have previously undertaken a Masters level programme incorporating research methods training at an ESRC recognised institution. This studentship is not available to International students (due to funding restrictions). EU students may apply but will be eligible for a fees only award.

For details on eligibility please see the ERSC website at http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/funding-opportunities/looking-for-funding/eligibility.aspx

• Up to 3 University of Bristol Scholarships and 1 Alumni Scholarship are available to students applying to any Social Sciences and Law discipline. These studentships are open to UK/EU and International students.

Research topics are flexible but must be agreed with your chosen School before registration.

Start date: 3rd January 2013

Funding

Economics - The ESRC funded studentships generously provide a stipend for three years of PhD research including full UK/EU tuition fees plus an Enhanced Doctoral Stipend exceeding the UK Research Council National Minimum (£16,590 p.a. for 2012/13, updated each year). Candidates will also have access to an annual Research and Training support grant of £750.

Security, Conflict and Justice - The ESRC funded studentships generously provide a stipend for three years of PhD research including full UK/EU tuition fees plus a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£13,590 p.a. for 2012/13, updated each year).

The University of Bristol and Alumni studentships generously provide a stipend for three years of PhD research including full tuition fees plus a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£13,590 p.a. for 2012/13, updated each year).

Application Process

To apply, go to http://www.bristol.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply. Please state the scholarship that you are applying for in the ‘Funding' section and your area of interest in the ‘Research Details' section of the online application.

Application deadline: 5pm, 3rd December 2012

About the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

“The Faculty of Social Sciences and Law embodies a vibrant global community of world-class expertise in economics, education, finance, human geography, international studies, law, management, politics, social policy, social work and sociology, attracting talented staff and students from around the world and forging strong links with international organisations and research councils.”

Professor Judith Squires, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law 

About the University of Bristol

The University of Bristol is a member of the Russell Group and our researchers are internationally recognised leaders in their fields.

Recognised globally for our research excellence across the social sciences and law, our reputation is founded on strengths in many areas including poverty and social exclusion, markets and public organisation, human rights, global insecurity, life-styles and wellbeing, educational quality, and quantitative social science methods.