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 1st 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 (1st 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)
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Faculty of Business, Computing and Digital Industries (FBCDI)
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Faculty of Social Sciences and Education (FSSE)
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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:
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.
Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Horsforth, Leeds |
Funding for: | UK Students |
Funding amount: | £18,622 maintenance stipend per annum. The studentship covers the full cost of tuition fees. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 1st October 2023 |
Closes: | 31st October 2023 |
Reference: | PhDFeb2024 |
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