Birmingham City University is delighted to launch the first phase of its Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD Studentship scheme, which is offering 23 fully funded doctoral studentships.
Applications are open to all eligible UG and PGT graduates and are particularly encouraged from groups that have historically been underrepresented in doctoral study.
The scheme focuses on addressing key research priorities, unleashing potential from postgraduate researchers to contribute to the research impacts of BCU.
Applications are now invited for the Vice Chancellor’s Inaugural PhD Studentship Scheme studentships for September 2024 entry.
WHY APPLY FOR THE VC INAUGURAL PHD STUDENTSHIP SCHEME?
The scheme will provide a tax-free doctoral stipend at the same rate as UK Research Council funded studentships for up to 42 months full time, to contribute towards living expenses during the doctoral studies. The scheme will also provide a full fee waiver.
Successful candidates will gain transferable skills for their CV and will be encouraged to undertake paid teaching related activity (limited to the recommended maximum of 6 hours per week) such as seminar support, demonstrator for laboratory and studio activities etc alongside their doctoral studies and be embedded into research groups and our research culture and community.
Post PhD completion (submission of thesis), PGRs will be encouraged to apply for research and teaching opportunities to enable them to further develop their academic skills and experience and progress into employment.
PROJECTS AND AREAS OF RESEARCH
The areas of research that applications will be sought from will focus on addressing the University’s key research priorities within the Research Strategy 2029, especially those linked to STEAM and our academic plan.
There are projects available within our faculties of Arts, Design and Media; Business, Law and Social Sciences; Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment; and Health, Education and Life Sciences.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHEME?
The University invites applications for these doctoral studentships from:
Applications are open to all eligible UG and PGT graduates and are particularly encouraged from groups that have historically been underrepresented in doctoral study.
FEES AND FUNDING
The studentships will follow Birmingham City University’s ‘PhD Classic’ Doctoral Training Grant funding model which:
PROJECTS AND AREAS OF RESEARCH
There are projects available within our faculties of Arts, Design and Media; Business, Law and Social Sciences; Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment; and Health, Education and Life Sciences.
How To Apply
For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.
Closing date for applications:
Selection process:
Your application for a VC Inaugural PhD studentship will be considered on the basis of:
and (if shortlisted)
Notification of outcomes:
Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Doctoral Research College and invited to interview before the end of May 2024.
FIND OUT MORE
If you would like to discuss this scheme or your application in more detail, we'll be available to answer your questions at our online information sessions. Each information session will incorporate a brief presentation followed by a Q&A.
ATTEND a Q&A
Please register to attend one of the following sessions.
Once you have registered, you will receive (by email) a link to an MS Teams meeting.
We look forward to meeting you!
Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Birmingham |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | £19,237 a year for 2024/25 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 8th April 2024 |
Closes: | 30th April 2024 |
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