The Department of Politics at the University of Surrey invites applications from excellent candidates for PhD studentships covering fees (including international fees) and maintenance for October 2017 entry.
Studentship scheme for October 2017 entry:
These university-funded studentships are available for top-quality Home/EU or Overseas students, covering full tuition fees and maintenance at current UK research-council rates for a full-time PhD.
Details: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/fass/research/studentships/faculty/
Research environment
The Department of Politics is a thriving space for research and public engagement on a range of political areas. We focus most of our research activity through our research centres: the Centre for Research on the European Matrix (CRonEM) and the Centre for International Intervention (Cii). With colleagues working across political and international relations topics, and an open and collegiate environment, we encourage and support innovative thinking and activities, with postgraduate researchers playing an important role in this. This includes opportunities for researcher training, discussion and presentation of work and regular external speakers, as well as participation in the events organised within the Faculty and University. Currently we have approximately 15 doctoral students with us, with dedicated facilities and space to work.
Areas of specialism
The Department particularly encourages applications in the areas listed below, but is also interested in those planning to work in other areas that broadly fit with the School's areas of research.
Key research areas include:
• European politics
• International politics
• British politics
• Electoral politics
• East and South-East Asian politics
Entry Requirements
A good first degree (a minimum 2.1 or equivalent) and an MA in a relevant topic. Non-native speakers of English are required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 7.0 in the Writing component. Students are initially registered for a PhD with probationary status and, subject to satisfactory progress, are subsequently confirmed as having PhD status.
How to Apply for a Studentship:
Before submitting a formal application, it is recommended that you contact a potenial supervisor within the department who can advise on the suitablity and focus of your research proposal.
1) To be considered for a studentship, you first need to apply for a PhD at the University of Surrey: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/politics-phd
2) The latest you can apply, and be considered for a studentship, is midnight 8th March 2017.
3) Please state clearly in your application that you wish to be considered for a studentship.
Further information
Please email: phdstudentships@surrey.ac.uk
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