Brunel University, UK is currently seeking applications for PhD studentships in social sciences from UK, EU and international students. The studentships will tentatively be starting in January 2012.
These studentships at the University’s School of Social Sciences provide opportunities for promising academic talent to undertake doctoral study. This is a significant opportunity for those who show academic excellence in the related areas of expertise.
Value of Studentship
Successful applicants will be awarded £12,372 per annum over three years, which includes a fee-waiver of £3,732 and a stipend of £9,000. In exceptional cases an additional fee contribution for international students may be available.
Duties and Responsibilities
The students will be required to undertake up to 150 hours of teaching/academic work per year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience for their future academic career.
Areas of Study
- Anthropology
- Economics and Finance
- Politics, International Relations and History
- Psychology
- Sociology and Communications
Selection criteria
After receiving applications from candidates who meet the subject’s normal entry criteria, the School’s Studentship Selection Panel will be reviewing applications to ensure that the research topic proposed is of excellent quality, well developed, coherent and achievable within the three years. The Panel is seeking candidates who have demonstrated significant progress in their academic career so far.
Application Procedure
So as to get this studentship, the applicant must:
- apply for a PhD online
- meet the entry criteria for the PhD program in his/her chosen subject area
- be a new applicant for a PhD (all applications must be received by the deadline) or
- hold an existing offer of a PhD from Social Sciences at Brunel University.
Last date for submission of applications is November 23, 2011
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