Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Hatfield |
Funding for: | UK Students |
Funding amount: | Full tuition fee waiver with additional funding |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 22nd July 2022 |
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Closes: | 9th September 2022 |
About the Awards
Applications are invited for a Ph.D. fee waiver bursary in the Hertfordshire Business School at the University of Hertfordshire. The bursary is offered on a full-time basis (subject to satisfactory progress). It provides a full tuition fee waiver for three years and the opportunity to undertake teaching related activities in a relevant area for suitable candidates on a paid basis. Additional funding to support the research will also be available to support fieldwork costs and appropriate conference attendance.
The successful applicant will be part of a stimulating research community which will fully support them on their path towards academic excellence, reflecting the enhanced position of the School in the recent Research Excellence Framework in Business and Management. Ranked 1st globally for overall research student satisfaction for Business and Economics research degree programmes (2019 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey), the University of Hertfordshire is also ranked 10th globally for postgraduate research student satisfaction (2021 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey). Our ambition is to nurture and develop the next generation of Business and Management researchers alongside our ambitious and dynamic colleagues.
About the Project
Applications are welcome on any research topic and specialism in the following disciplinary areas:
We also welcome interdisciplinary applications across those areas that connect with other areas of research such as health management, ageing, neurodiversity, sustainability, the circular economy, household debt and the standard of living crisis.
Applicants may find it helpful to look at the nature of current research in the Business School as represented at https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/schools-of-study/business/research.
Applicant requirements
Applicants should hold at least an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline. A masters degree in a relevant field will be advantageous.
This Ph.D. bursary is open only to UK nationals and permanent residents (i.e. indefinite leave to remain).
How to apply
Applicants are required to provide the following documents:
Please send completed applications to the Doctoral College at doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk, using the following format in the email subject line: “Business School_PhD bursaries_YOUR NAME”.
For enquiries regarding research degrees at the University of Hertfordshire, please email Ms Anna Hammerin (doctoralcollegeadmissions@herts.ac.uk). Ms Hammerin can also answer general queries on the application process.
For enquiries concerning this bursary and the Business School please contact the Doctoral Research Tutor, Dr Francesca Gagliardi (f.gagliardi@herts.ac.uk).
Key dates
Interview dates: week beginning 26th September 2022.
Start date: To be agreed.
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