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Global Development PhD studentships at a leading university
Pursue a PhD in Global Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA), a top-tier, research-led institution committed to tackling the global challenges that shape our world. At UEA, you'll be encouraged to challenge conventions, working alongside world-leading researchers in the School of Global Development, ranked 1st for overall research quality, impact, environment, and outputs in Anthropology and Development Studies (Times Higher REF Analysis 2021).
UEA's PhD students play a vital role in active research teams, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries that influence real-world policy. As part of UEA’s Doctoral College, you’ll experience a supportive, dynamic environment that fosters creativity and academic excellence. UEA is also ranked as a UK Top 20 university for research quality (Times Higher Education REF 2021), based in the vibrant city of Norwich, named the best place to live in the East of England (Sunday Times, 2022).
With a focus on real-world impact, UEA’s Global Development research covers a diverse range of topics, including:
Working closely with an academic supervisor, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue independent research, challenge boundaries, and contribute to advancing solutions for critical global issues. Join UEA to make a lasting impact on the world.
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Deadlines for application are listed on our information pages, where you will also find details of fees and funding. We welcome applications from students with their own funding all year - please enquire (pgr.enquiries.admiss@uea.ac.uk) for further information.
Studentships: UEA is a member of the ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Training Partnership. SENSS studentships are awarded on a competitive basis and are available as fractional awards from 3.5 to 4.5 years. SENSS studentships are open to students with or without a prior Master's degree, and to Home or International Candidates. Deadlines for application are listed on our information pages, where you will also find details of fees and funding.
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