School of Social Sciences - Economics PhD Studentships - 2021

Type of award

Studentship

Managing department

Economics

Value

  • Home Fees or overseas fees
  • £18,009 annual maintenance stipend (to be confirmed)
  • Students can apply for certain research expenses from the Research Training Support Grant.

Please note that in the event that you withdraw from the Programme at any time prior to completion of the PhD, you may be required to pay back, at University's discretion, the maintenance stipend received on a pro-rata basis.

Specified use

PhD programme

Tenable period

4 or 5 years full-time

Continuation of award

Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.

Number available

4 approximately.

Funding provider

School of Social Sciences - Economics

Level(s) of study

This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:

  • Postgraduate research

Allowed study options

This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:

  • Full-time

Subject restrictions

This funding is available to students undertaking study in:

  • Economics

Academic requirements

Please see the programme information for academic entry requirements .

Nationality restrictions

This funding is available to all nationalities.

Application procedure

Full on-line application which must include;

  • Research proposal
  • Two academic references
  • Degree certificate and transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Name of preferred supervisor (include this information on the application form).
  • GRE score (international (non UK/EU) applicants only and only if NOT studied in the UK previously)

Application form

Selection criteria

Normally, distinction or 1st class, in exceptional cases, high-merit will be considered.

Selection body

Economics Department

Closing date

08 Jan 2021

8th January 2021

Contact details for enquiries