About the Project
ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Programme (NWSSDTP)
University of Liverpool Management School - CASE Studentship Award (PhD)
Reference: PHD-ULMS-Liverpool LEP-CASE STUDENTSHIP 2017
Funding: Funding is available for a 3 (+3) PhD or 4 (1+3) MRes and PhD.
- Payment of academic fees, at the standard Home/EU rate
- Maintenance Grant £14,553
Closing date: Friday 31st March, 17:00
Interview date: Wednesday 26th April
Supervisor DetailsPrimary Supervisor:
Dr Benito Giordano (ULMS)
Co-Supervisor:
Dr Jennifer Johns (ULMS)
CASE Partner Supervisor:
Mr John Whaling (Liverpool City-Region Local Enterprise Partnership)
Project DescriptionThese are times of major economic, political and institutional upheaval in the UK and internationally. The onset of the financial crisis in 2008 and the Brexit referendum result has arguably ushered in a new set of challenges for the UK economy in terms of how, and in what ways, future economic development at the (sub-) national level is carried out. In this context, innovation (defined to include R&D, commercialisation, technology transfer, (corporate and social) entrepreneurship and spin-offs), is viewed as crucial for promoting competitiveness in the global ‘knowledge economy'. In the last 30 years, over half the total growth in output of the developed world resulted from innovation and given that most economic activities are concentrated in city regions, knowledge and innovation are two of the most significant drivers of productivity and competitiveness. While some places, however, may be able to prosper from developing innovation-related activities, others will perform less well. Hitherto, research has tended to focus on ‘exemplar’ US cases such as Boston or Silicon Valley and Cambridge in the UK. Emulating such ‘successes’, however, is far from straightforward. This research contributes to this ‘gap’ through exploring the ways in which the commercialisation of innovation is carried out in the Liverpool City Region (LCR). The aim is to explore the extent to which the LCR is developing a durable and robust framework for maximising the commercialisation of the innovation assets and capabilities that will in turn drive future local economic development and competitiveness.
A qualitative approach will be used to carry out this interdisciplinary research including in-depth analysis of relevant academic and public policy documents as well as intensive, semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders. Alongside the LCR, the two comparative case study localities will be chosen on the lessons that they provide for the commercialisation of innovation. The international comparative dimension will help to identify the main theoretical insights and policy relevant lessons to emerge from the research.
Successful completion of the PhD has the potential to lead to various avenues of employment including academia, industry and policymaking. The topical nature of the PhD means that the knowledge and skills gained from carrying out this research will be highly sought after.
Academic Entry Requirements1+3 Programme
For the 1+3 studentships, you should have an appropriate first degree of class 2:1 or above; International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. You will be required to initially register on the MRes in Research programme.
+3 Programme
In addition to the above, for the +3 studentships you should also have a very good Master’s degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. You will be required to complete taught modules in Research Methods during the first year.
Language requirementsAll applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language (IELTS 6.5 average overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each component), and, where relevant, are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; Cambridge Proficiency etc. Please refer to the full list here.
Residency Entry RequirementsCandidates for awards must have a relevant connection with the United Kingdom. A relevant connection may be established if, at the start of the course:
• The student has been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period preceding the date of application for an award, and
• Has not been resident in the UK, during any part of that 3-year period wholly or mainly for the purposes of full-time education (EU students – see below) and
• Has settled status in the UK within the meaning of the Immigration Act 1971 (i.e. is not subject to any restriction on the period for which he/she may stay).
Candidates who meet all three of the above criteria may apply for a full award.
A relevant connection may be established for an EU student if the student has been resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period preceding the start of the course, even if for purposes of full-time education. EU students in this situation may apply for a full award.
EU Students who have not been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last three years may apply for a fees only award.
Non-EU students who have not been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last three years are not eligible to apply.
Personal QualitiesThese include the ability to work independently and a high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.
Method of ApplicationApplicants must complete all sections of the University Postgraduate Study Application Form. Applications to be made via the University of Liverpool Apply Online, system, selecting programme of study Management Studies. In the Finance section select funding source Sponsor and insert PHD-ULMS-Liverpool LEP-CASE STUDENTSHIP 2017 in the box below. Also include this as the first line of your Personal Statement.
Alongside the completed application form and Personal Statement, applicants should submit the following supporting documents:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two reference letters, signed and on letter headed paper
University transcripts
Degree certificates
Personal statement highlighting the direct relevance of your skills, expertise and experience to the topic, how this makes you ideally suited to undertaking the research specified, and what added value you will bring.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying/online/
Further enquiriesIf you would like to discuss the studentship further please contact Dr Benito Giordano ([Email Address Removed])
Formal application procedures are outlined here:
http://www.liv.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying/index.htm
Continue with Facebook
