Fully Funded 3-year PhD Studentship

Location: Horsforth Campus                                               

Funding for: UK students only

Fully funded 3-year studentship

Applications are invited for a three year fully-funded studentship at Leeds Trinity University. The studentship will be exclusively offered to a Black British or Black ethnic group candidate who must qualify for home (UK) fees. This ringfenced studentship will help widen participation at the highest level of research and continue our work towards race equality following our bronze award in the Race Equality Charter.

The studentship will commence on February 1^st 2024. 

Supervision

Interested applicants will be directed towards a potential supervisor at the enquiry stage (see below).  

Requirements

You are required to have a good honours degree (1^st Class or an Upper 2:1) and likely a Masters degree in a relevant subject (completed with Distinction or a Merit), and a strong wish to pursue a PhD with an original research project. You are also required to demonstrate that you meet our English Language requirements for postgraduate research degrees.

The successful applicant will be required to reside in the Leeds area for the duration of their PhD and to attend the University on a regular basis to complete their studies. The successful applicant receiving a stipend will be required to make an active contribution to the University’s research culture, through up to 200 hours of work per annum as research assistants/tutors/demonstrators/committee representatives, or similar.

Research Environment

Leeds Trinity University is a modern, anchor institution with a developing and vibrant research environment. We are a small University with a big reputation that offers a personal and inclusive University experience in a research-led culture. Established in 1966 as a Catholic teacher training college, Leeds Trinity achieved University status in 2012 and is now looking to attract the next generation of researchers. Our faith-based values continue to inform our work and we welcome all, regardless of faith. Please refer to our homepages for more information about our Institution.      

Our research degrees are validated by The University of Leeds, one of the UK’s leading research universities.  Postgraduate Researchers can therefore supplement Leeds Trinity University’s research training offer with courses offered by The University of Leeds.

Further Information

Applications are invited to study in one of the three Faculties of the University listed below. Interested applicants will be directed by the Director of Postgraduate Research Studies to a potential supervisor who is eligible to supervise in the area of interest. Interested applicants should discuss the feasibility of their research with this subject expert in the first instance to develop their research proposal. The studentship will be awarded, after a short-listing process, to selected applicants based on competitive interview by a panel of experienced researchers.

Applicants should propose research that is suited to one of three faculties within the University structures each housing different schools with existing research themes. We also welcome applications in areas of development and across disciplinary themes.  

Faculty of Health, Wellness and Life Sciences (FHWS)

• Research schemes in the school of Health and Wellbeing include: human performance and health (e.g. in sporting, occupational and extreme environments); team sports; open water safety and drowning prevention; sports nutrition including biochemistry; sports coaching, physical activity and rehabilitation in specialist groups.
• Research schemes in the school of Children, Young People and Families include: special and inclusive education; child wellbeing; inclusion and social justice, social work, vulnerable adults and children; marginalised children and young people, young fatherhood, migration, ethnicity and culture; religious studies and indigenous religion.

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Faculty of Business, Computing and Digital Industries (FBCDI)

• Research schemes in the school of Computer Science include: areas of machine learning, artificial intelligence, mobile computing, wireless networks, image and signal processing, big data in manufacture, and computer science education.
• Research schemes in the school of Digital and Screen Media include: literary, cultural and intellectual heritage, creative writing, media, film, television, journalism, English and creative writing, translation studies, comparative literature and world literature, linguistics, environmental and cultural history, theory of film and media practice, and documentary studies.
• Research schemes in the School of Business include: digital business, organisational values and behaviour, small business, digital marketing, operations and supply chain management, financial risk management, financial regulation, fintech, and entrepreneurships.

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Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE)

• Research themes in the School of Psychology include: sport psychology; youth and occupational mental health; cross-cultural psychology; behaviour change; appetite control; eating behaviour and weight management; mental health; religion and culture; integrative psychology,
• Research themes in the School of Criminology, Investigation and Policing include: addiction and addiction recovery, criminal justice and employability, youth justice, youth and adult prison research.
• Research themes in the School of Law include: economy, industry, strategic planning And risk management

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For informal enquires or for direction to a potential supervisor please contact the Director of Postgraduate Research Studies, Professor Martin Barwood m.barwood@leedstrinity.ac.uk  

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to our admissions team using the email admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Please refer to our Research Degrees homepage for further guidance

Applicants should submit:

• A completed application form;
• A detailed 2000-word (maximum) research proposal including a brief rationale, stated aims, brief methods and ethical considerations;
• Proof of qualifications (e.g., certificates);
• Two completed references.

Leeds Trinity University is committed to Equality and Diversity the principles of which are described as part our postgraduate admissions policy. We actively seek applications from all parts of the community. Interviews are expected to take place in mid November after an initial short-listing process.