PhD Studentship in Department of Economics and Finance

The Education and Economics subject area, in Department of Economics and Finance at Brunel University London is offering a PhD studentship, supported by the EU-funded BRIDGE project. The studentship is for a period of 46 months starting on 1st April 2025. The successful applicant will also receive payment of UK/home tuition fees. The studentship is open to UK/EU applicants only; International applicants will not be considered for these bursaries.

About the PhD

The participation rate of young adults attending higher education has increased. At the same time, non-completion has also increased. So it is important to consider not only higher education access to also higher education completion and success. Within the predetermined topic, the candidate will explore the system level determinants (including social, ethical, economic, political, and historical dimensions) of participation and completion rates in tertiary education.

Eligibility

The studentship is awarded based on outstanding academic merit.

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree (first or upper second class) in a relevant subject. A Master’s degree is essential, preferably at distinction level or equivalent.

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please email the following to Dr. Oleg Badunenko at oleg.badunenko@brunel.ac.uk as soon as possible, but by 10th February 2024 latest:

• Your up to date CV
• A one A4 page personal statement setting out why you are a suitable candidate (i.e. your skills and experience)
• Your degree transcripts and/or certificates
• Names and contact details for two academic referees.

Interviews will take place online, exact date and times to be confirmed.

Any offer will be subject to a successful application to our PhD degree programme. If you are offered a place you will need to complete an online application via the following website, meeting the University academic entry requirements and being offered a place on the course:

How to apply for a research degree | Brunel University London

Further information

If you have any questions, please contact Project leader Dr Oleg Badunenko by email at oleg.badunenko@brunel.ac.uk.

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