PhD Studentship: Political, Economic and Institutional Development

How to apply: All applications should be made online. Under Campus, select “London”. Under programme name, select the institute that you think best reflects your project (Please note that your first institute preferences may not be the final location of the studentship.)

Please quote the advertised reference number: “2023/LUL/1” in your application under “Advert Reference” in the Financial Support section.

Please makes sure to include a Research Proposal with your application (Create your own research proposal | Postgraduate study | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk))

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents. 

We are open to applications from any candidate whose proposed research fits into Loughborough University London’s activities across seven Institutes, but particularly welcome applications on the following interdisciplinary area.

Escalating global upheaval suggests that old institutional models and paradigms of international governance are unfit for purpose. Investigating global conditions and trends pertaining to global economic and political risk, global health, diplomacy, or social movements (anti-/democratic, populist, extremist) and how these are changing the nature of global governance and democracy is urgent. Our aim is to illuminate how and why the contemporary socio-economic and political international context is changing, what new models are needed today, and the implications of these changes for a broad range of topics, such as patterns of work, sustainability, sport, or migration.

Loughborough University London offers an internationally-recognised faculty of academics with teaching expertise and relevant active research.

This project is fully funded, covering fees and stipend. We welcome applications from international candidates.

Loughborough University has an applied research culture. In REF 2021, 94% of the work submitted was judged to be top-rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. LUL offers a vibrant research culture with a community based on mutual support and collaboration. Through our Doctoral College there are continual opportunities for building important research skills and networks among your peers and research academics.

These are school-wide studentships and supervisors may be located within one of several institutes within Loughborough University London.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial elements in the Loughborough University strategy and we approach recruitment informed by our EDI strategy: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)

Entry requirements:

To undertake a PhD programme across any of our institutes you must have a minimum of an upper class honours degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent in a related subject area.

English language requirements:

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website (English language requirements | International | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)).

Funding

This project is fully funded, covering fees and stipend. We welcome applications from international candidates.

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