economic development PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring how local economic development is influencing the obesogenic environment

Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute

Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237 (from 24/25) Significant additional funding given for training and conference attendance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PB Bhatnagar

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Relighting the economy after social traumas? The role of social capital and the application of financial technology

University of Portsmouth Faculty of Business and Law

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance and will be supervised by Professor Jia Liu and Dr Jianan Lu. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Liu, Dr J Lu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

The Business Economy and Management programme provides an in-depth exploration of various aspects of the field, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of commerce. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Metacognition of International Entrepreneurs

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project summary. Metacognition is a critical skill for international entrepreneurs, as it allows them to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to overcome challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Mostafiz, Mrs G Clarry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Artificial intelligence in entrepreneurship

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project summary. The PhD project aims to delve into the transformative potential of AI in reshaping how entrepreneurs craft strategies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Mostafiz, Mrs G Clarry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Habitats: Managing the ecological impacts of noise on wildlife habitats for sustainable development

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Waddington, Dr M Wood, Prof B Davies, Prof R Young

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM) Research Excellence PhD Studentships

University of East London

The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 3 Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Digitalisation and the Social Enterprise Ecosystem: Developing a framework to promote social enterprises in remote regions

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Cunningham, Dr VOR O'Rourke, Dr MK Kelly

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computer modelling the development of organisations in the high-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Technological firms are regarded as key for national and regional economic development. Today, more than ever before, the business environment is burgeoning with innovation; Even simply Googling for apps and services to help boost elementary office efficiency, returns over 2000 items. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Mellor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Intervention without violation of natural order: A complex adaptive systems (CAS) perspective of sustainable urban development

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The rise to prominence of the concept and practice of sustainable development over the past few decades has paralleled an increasing number of theoretical platforms upon which to understand the concept. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CM Moobela

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Crisis Leadership: A Skill-based Perspective

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project summary. We live in uncertain times propelled by a cost of living crisis. In such dynamic environments, we need leaders who can combat challenges and address crises. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Harrison, Mrs G Clarry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Authentic Leadership: A study of UK SMEs

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project summary. This project will explore the lived experience of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders in the UK. This research project aims to provide a nuanced conceptualisation of authentic leadership by critically examining the behaviours of an authentic leader within the context of SMEs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Harrison, Mrs G Clarry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing biodegradable long acting drug delivery systems for the treatment of chronic conditions

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Non-adherence to treatment costs the NHS more than £500M each year. Adherence is especially important when treating patients with chronic conditions that require lifetime pharmacological treatment, such as schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, HIV and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Larraneta, Prof R Donnelly

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of improved and targeted quantification of ammonia emissions

University of York Department of Chemistry

Introduction. Ammonia (NH. 3. ) has an ever-growing influence on air pollution in the UK and worldwide with numerous considerable impacts such as the formation of secondary particles (now the dominant contribution), nitrogen deposition and eutrophication. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Carslaw, Dr M S Shaw, Dr N Farren

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Transport transitions and e-mobility adoption in sub-Saharan Africa

University of Strathclyde Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Transport-energy transitions pose complex challenges that have been extensively studied in high-income countries in response to national mandates for climate action. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J D Dixon, Dr N S Ferguson

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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