Lincoln International Business School is offering 4 graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) bursaries to support new PhD students starting in September 2017. Successful candidates will receive an annual stipend bursary of £14,510 in addition to the payment of fees (capped at the UK/EU rate) for 3 years. Additional funding to cover associated research costs will be available.
Students will be required to undertake up to 6 hours per week of undergraduate teaching in the School as a condition of their GTA. This will primarily take the form of seminars. Professional development will be provided to support teaching.
Research proposals in the areas listed below are welcome:
Economics: Empirical research into trade, labour, and industrial organization applying microeconomic analysis techniques including behavioural models and game theory.
Enterprise: Anticipating the potential of digital business models and new digital applications
Leadership in Responsible Management: A particular focus on community development in South East Asian countries would be particularly desirable.
Food Supply Chains: Collective Action and competitiveness within sustainable agro-food supply chains, focusing particularly on networks and smaller agro-food businesses.
International Business: Growth and internationalisation challenges of SMEs in less favourable market environments
Sustainable Development in Responsible Management: Exploring transformative activities and evaluating the impact of the sustainability agenda on business management and performance.
For details about all research groups in the Lincoln International Business School, please visit https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/lbs/research/
Entry requirements
All applicants must have a Master's qualification. International students are welcome to apply with a minimum IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent approved English language qualification).
To apply, please email a research proposal (1,000 – 2,500 words), your CV and a covering letter to libspgr@lincoln.ac.uk. Closing date 28th February 2017.
Informal enquiries can be made by email to libspgr@lincoln.ac.uk.
Tuition Fees included (capped at UK/EU fee level)
Stipend/Living allowance: £14,510 per annum
Start date 2nd October 2017
Duration: 36 months
Reference: LIBS2017
www.lincoln.ac.uk/studentships
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