SPGA PhD Studentships

The School of Policy & Global Affairs at City, University of London, offers six PhD studentships available across the departments of Sociology and Criminology, International Politics and, Economics.

We would love to welcome you into our community. City, University of London is a cosmopolitan, industry-focused, socially engaged and politically conscious centre of educational excellence and world-changing interdisciplinary research which shapes and influences professional practice.

We are particularly interested in research proposals which engage with professional practice, or which have the capacity to generate impact on public policy.

Three of these relate to the main theme Violence (theme A) and one each to the other 3 themes listed below (themes B, C and D).

Workplace and Organisational Violence (Theme A)

Inequalities, behaviour and economic activity (Theme B)

Political conflict and public policy (Theme C)

Social Inequalities and Social (in)Justice (Theme D)

One studentship will be dedicated to a Black British candidate from UK-permanent residents (UK fee-paying students) from the following ethnic group: Black (Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British other or Mixed Black or Black British).

Applications on any topic related to any of the 4 themes are eligible.

Eligibility

The studentships will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement, the quality and of their proposal and the relevance of the proposal and their prior studies to the theme specified. Projects demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinarity, social change, and equality, diversity and inclusion are particularly encouraged.

Applicants must hold, or be on course to complete, at least a good Second-Class Honours degree and a Master’s degree in a relevant subject (or international equivalent), or provide equivalent qualifications or professional/ practice-based experience that evidences their preparedness for PhD study.

Applicants whose first language is not English and whose qualifications were not completed in a majority English-speaking country must achieve at least 7.0 in IELTS (6.5 for Economics) or a recognised equivalent. 

Applicants must not be currently registered as a doctoral student at City, University of London or any other academic institution.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture, for our whole community, including staff, students, and visitors. As a global institution in the heart of London, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We actively embrace fairness and inclusivity and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone can thrive and belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people. We also welcome applications from people of different ages, marital and pregnancy status, nationalities, religions and beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities.

More information

For more information please visit our website the apply button above.

If you have any queries, please contact:

Dr Elinor Carmi – Elinor.Carmi@city.ac.uk

Funding

The doctoral studentships will consist of:

• an annual stipend (currently £21,237; will rise in line with UKRI guidelines) for three years full-time (pro-rata for part-time study), inclusive of London weighting
• a full UK tuition fee waiver
• and £1500 in research expenses/consumables over the course of the award

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