Fully-funded PhD Scholarship School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University in UK, 2015

Nottingham Trent University is inviting applications for fully-funded PhD scholarships school of social sciences. The scholarship competition is open to applicants who wish to study for a PhD on a full-time basis only. Scholarship is open for UK/EU and International students.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

Nottingham Trent University, UK

Study Area

Social Sciences

Scholarship open for

UK/EU and International Students

Scholarship Level

PhD

Eligibility.

In order to be eligible to apply, you must hold, or expect to obtain by 1st October 2015, a Master’s degree, or a 1stClass/2.1 Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (including, where appropriate, training in the relevant research methods and, where relevant, laboratory experience).

Applications can be accepted from UK/EU and International students. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for candidates who have not undertaken a higher degree at a UK HE institution is IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills) Candidates must have a suitable background in relevant social science disciplines, such as politics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, etc. If the project is empirical, they must have experience with the relevant research methodologies proposed.

Number of Scholarships

Not Specified

Scholarship Duration

Three years

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

The scholarships will pay UK/EU fees (currently set at £4,052 for 2015/16 and are revised annually) and provide a maintenance stipend linked to the RCUK rate (this is revised annually and is currently £14,057 for academic year 2015/16) for up to three years

Application Method

For informal enquiries about the studentship, please contact Prof Matt Henn – matt.henn@ntu.ac.uk To download an application pack, please visit the Graduate School website Please return completed application forms, with copies of academic certificates to: gradschool@ntu.ac.uk The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 12 June 2015. This deadline will be strictly adhered to. Application by CV only or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Deadline

12 June 2015

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