Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships (Three-Year, Full-Time mode only)

Applications are invited from outstanding applicants of a high calibre to pursue PhD research at Liverpool Hope University in selected areas. We are seeking confident, innovative postgraduates with a record of achievement to undertake a broad range of thematic and inter-disciplinary projects. This call is open to both UK and international applicant and is a continuation of the 2022 VC Scholarship round in order to fill the remaining vacancies.

This award would cover full tuition fees and a monthly maintenance grant each year (paid in monthly instalments) for a maximum of three years of full-time doctoral study (subject to evidence of satisfactory progress and periodical review as deemed suitable by the University). Please visit our website for details. The Scholarship will only cover three years of doctoral studies and there is a strong expectation that the projects will finish during the course of these scholarships. Progress on the projects will be reviewed frequently and insufficient progress will result into termination of studies and the scholarship.

Please note: As the successful candidates will undertake a PhD through full-time study there will be an expectation for you not to take an external commitment or employment during the duration of the PhD studies. The only work that the candidates may be permitted to undertake is the GTA role for providing teaching support if such an opportunity becomes available.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospective applicants are advised to contact the relevant faculty member, i.e. Principal Investigator (PI) named on the Eligible Projects listed on our website to informally discuss their application before submission. Eligible applicants should apply via the Online Application System located on our applicant web pages at https://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduateresearch – please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ (‘Apply Online Now’) link.

The deadline for full applications is midnight (UK/GMT) on Sunday 4^th June 2023. TThere will be no extensions to this deadline. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for Interviews to be held in the weeks beginning 12th and 19th June 2023. Successful candidates will be expected to start their projects in as soon as possible thereafter and no later than 11^th September 2023. These are Full-Time Scholarships and the mode of study cannot be changed to Part-Time.

FURTHER DETAILS ON APPLICATION PROCEDURE and SPECIFIC PROJECTS

For more information on the 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarships and specific projects, and entry criteria please visit: https://www.hope.ac.uk/postgraduateresearch/feesandfunding/scholarships/vice-chancellorsphdscholarships/

Further details regarding the make up of the Scholarship scheme (not queries related to academic proposals or Visa or entry processes) are available on our website and if needed details can also be obtained by containing Research Administrator on pgr@hope.ac.uk quoting '2022 Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships' in the subject line of the email.

Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research
Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park
Liverpool, L16 9JD
United Kingdom
Email: pgr@hope.ac.uk