The consequences of Covid-19 and the UK government’s restrictions to manage the pandemic will be significant and long-lasting. The UK economy contracted by 20% in 2020 and the projected economic downturn is expected to rival the Great Depression. Unemployment has risen dramatically and government intervention in the economy has been significant. The pandemic also exacerbated existing health inequalities and disparities in regional and local service provision. The government has already coined the slogan ‘build back better’ to signify its intention to overcome the pandemic and both long-standing and newly formed regional inequalities in health, education, employment and opportunity. This proposed research will focus on the regional inequalities facing the North East and how the pandemic and government restrictions have affected those disparities. If the Covid-19 recovery is to be successful, it is essential to understand the scale and depth of regional inequality. You are encouraged to focus on one aspect of public policy and investigate in light of the pandemic.
Funding Eligibility
The Fees-Paid PhD studentship will cover all tuition fees for the period of a full-time PhD Registration of up to four years. Successful applicants who are eligible will be able to access the UK Doctoral Loan scheme https://www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan to support with living costs.
Applicants who are employed and their employer is interested in funding a PhD, can apply for a Collaborative Studentship. More details here.
Applications are welcome from strong UK, EU and International students.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline. A masters level qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable, but not essential, as well as a demonstrable understanding of the research area. Further details of the expected background may appear in the specific project details. International students will be subject to the standard entry criteria relating to English language ability, ATAS clearance and, when relevant, UK visa requirements and procedures.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online for this opportunity at:
https://e-vision.tees.ac.uk/si_prod/userdocs/web/apply.html?CourseID=1191
Please use the Online Application (Funded PHD) application form for the year starting ‘October 2021’. When asked to specify funding select “other” and enter ‘RDS’ and the title of the PhD project that you are applying for. You should ensure that you clearly indicate that you are applying for a Funded Studentship and the title of the topic or project on the proposal that you will need to upload when applying. If you would like to apply for more than one project, you will need to complete a further application form and specify the relevant title for each application to a topic or project.
Applications for studentships that do not clearly indicate that the application is for a Funded Studentship and state the title of the project applied for on the proposal may mean that your application may not be considered for the appropriate funding.
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The online application portal and all document templates required for an application can be accessed at:
https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/research/students_prospective_c.cfm
Selection process
All applications received by the closing date will be considered. Successful applicants at the application stage will be shortlisted and contacted to arrange an interview. All interviews will be held online. Unsuccessful applicants will be contacted to confirm that the application will not be progressed. After interview, all interviewed applicants will be contacted to inform them of the outcome. All applicants will be considered for both Fully Funded PhD and Fees-Paid PhD studentships with the decision about the type of studentship offered to a successful candidate made after interviews have taken place. Successful applicants progressing to an offer of a place, to commence in December 2021.
Research at Teesside
As a Teesside University research student, you will join a growing and dynamic research community, allowing you to share your experiences, insight and inspiration with fellow researchers. You will benefit from our academic expertise, and be supported through a strong programme of research training. You will be offered opportunities and support at each stage of your research degree. Our research is designed to have impact, and to influence policy and practice within our region, the UK and beyond. We work with external organisations to anticipate and respond to research needs, and to put our research into practice in sectors as diverse as the arts, engineering, healthcare and computing. PhD students are encouraged to work with their supervisors to explore the potential impact of their work.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in research group and centre activities, including training sessions and workshops, and will become a member of the University’s wider postgraduate research community. Mentoring and support will be provided for the development of a strong academic and professional CV during the PhD.
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