International Development PhD studentships at a leading university
Study at UEA and you'll be encouraged to challenge conventions and change the world for the better. You'll join world-leading researchers in UEA's School of International Development, which was ranked 4th in the UK for overall research in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014). UEA has fostered a culture of first-rate research by putting its postgrad students at the heart of active research teams and encouraging them to make discoveries that affect real-life policy.
Internationally renowned, UEA is a World Top 200 university (THE World University Rankings 2020), based in the dynamic, cultural and historical city of Norwich, which itself is ranked as one of the UK's top 10 places to live (Metro, 2019). UEA's Doctoral College reflects the values of the city and its university by creating a supportive, encouraging atmosphere to help students achieve their research objectives.
Application Deadline: 20 January 2020
Studentships for 2020 entry
Social Sciences Graduate School Research PhD Studentships are offered to prospective candidates for the academic year 2020/21. The Studentships will be available under the Scheme to applicants who, in their research proposal, can clearly demonstrate academic excellence in areas relevant to the strategic interests of the School of International Development.
Please see our International Development Research Areas and Academic Profiles for more details, and for the research interests of individual members of staff.
To be considered for this award, you should make an application for admission to a PhD in the normal manner, but you should indicate the intention to be considered for an open studentship under the Postgraduate Studentships Scheme. Candidates will be interviewed, usually via telephone or Skype, as part of the selection process. Please contact either Prof Pieter Serneels or your potential supervisor to discuss any specific queries about your proposal or application. For more general enquiries, or for questions about the application process, please contact the UEA PGR Office:
Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0)1603 591709
Please apply via the online application form by 20 January 2020.
The Studentships cover tuition fees (UK/EU rates), a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £15,009 per year), and a research training support grant and are open to UK EU and International students. .
Applications for all studentships are invited from suitably qualified graduates. Candidates applying for a PhD studentships should hold, or expect to hold, relevant undergraduate and Master’s degrees (or equivalent) including some research experience. Candidates applying for a 1+3 studentship should hold or expect to hold a relevant undergraduate degree. EU and International applicants may be required to provide evidence of competence in the English Language.
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