Dr S McIlwaine
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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
About the Project
There is increasing focus on the long-term effects of large infrastructure projects on the physical, biological and social environment. Resource use, climate change effects, pollution, biodiversity, and the effects on land and livelihoods are among the issues receiving more attention. Financial institutions and investors have recognised this, and their efforts to investigate the environmental and social effects of their projects have evolved significantly over recent years, both in scope and in the types of projects/investments they apply to. One resulting issue is that the project appraisal requirements of international financial institutions (IFIs) is often more stringent than the national requirements of many countries. This often leads to a gap that needs to be addressed once an IFI comes on board, and can cause delays and additional costs.
This project will examine the experiences of selected IFIs in identifying the additional appraisal needs of large infrastructure projects. It will look at where the appraisal process meshes or conflicts with the national processes, and identify some of the common gaps and shortcomings. The research will aim to propose ways to improve the effectiveness of this process. The work will include reviewing project appraisal processes and documentation, consulting with project developers and IFIs and conducting some project case studies.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Apply for Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the School of Natural and Built Environment (subject: Geography)
• Include Supervisor name on QUB Application form (S McIlwaine)
• State ‘DfE Studentship’ as intended source of funding
• To apply, select the ’Visit Website’ link below or visit https://dap.qub.ac.uk/portal/user/u_login.php
RESEARCH PROPOSAL: Applicants should upload a 500-word (maximum) discussion to the ’Research Proposal’ section of the Online Application Form) which gives details of:
• Their understanding of the proposed research aim and objectives.
• The context for the research in terms of relevant literature and policy.
• A possible methodological approach to the collection and analysis of data.
Funding Notes
The successful candidate will be funded through a DfE studentship at the 2020/21 rate, a stipend of £14,777 and Home/EU fees. The candidate must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for 3 years (with no restrictions). EU residents may be eligible for the studentship covering fees-only.
Note that this research project is one of three advertised projects at Queen’s which are in competition for funding. Only one of these will go ahead. The selection will be based on the project which receives the best application.
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