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PhD Studentship at Nottingham University Business School (Tuition and Stipend covered)

PhD Studentship at Nottingham University Business School (Tuition and Stipend covered)
  • Qualification Type: PhD
  • Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
  • Funding Amount: Tuition fees + yearly stipend*
  • Hours: Full Time
  • Placed On: 30th May 2024
  • Closes: 31st August 2024
  • Reference: FAB3

Opportunity Overview

Nottingham University Business School is excited to announce two full PhD scholarships aimed at recruiting high-caliber and enthusiastic researchers. These scholarships are available for one international and one home PhD student, beginning on 1st February 2025.

  • International Scholarship: Covers tuition fees of £23,500 and a yearly stipend of £19,237.
  • Home Scholarship: Covers tuition fees of £5,350 and a yearly stipend of £19,237.

Both scholarships are for a period of three years.

PhD Pathways

The Business School consists of eight departments and offers PhD pathways in the following areas:

  1. Business and Management
  2. Business and Society
  3. Finance and Risk
  4. Industrial Economics

Strategic Research Topic Areas

Each department has outlined strategic research topics:

  • Corporate Governance and Climate Reporting (Accounting)
  • AI-Enhanced Sustainable Finance and Risk Management (Finance, Risk, and Banking)
  • Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (Hyden Green Institute)
  • Contemporary Issues in Industrial Economics (Industrial Economics)
  • Marketing for the Greater Good (Marketing)
  • Sustainable Work and Employment (Organisational Behaviours and Human Resource Management)
  • Contemporary Supply Chain Management to Enhance Sustainability and/or Resilience (Operations Management and Information Systems)
  • Sustainability in Business (Strategy and International Business)

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

  • A 2.1 or higher honours degree in a relevant discipline in social sciences.
  • A master’s degree with a substantial research element, scoring 65% or above in taught modules and dissertation.

Application Instructions:

  1. Online Application: Complete via the ‘Apply’ button above.
  2. Research Proposal: Outline excellent original research in one or more of the strategic topic areas.
  3. Required Documents:
    • Transcripts of all academic qualifications.
    • Two academic references.
    • English language test results (if applicable).

Selection Criteria:

  • Quality of research proposal.
  • Fit with potential supervisors.
  • References.
  • Personal statement.

Contact: For questions regarding the scholarships or the application process, email li-nubs-phd-support@nottingham.ac.uk.

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: 23:59 BST on 31st August 2024
  • Interview Date: 9th October 2024
  • Notification Date: 25th October 2024

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Don’t miss this opportunity to join Nottingham University Business School and contribute to groundbreaking research in your field. Apply now!