The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences – PhD Studentships – 2020 (Fully Funded)
Value
- UK/EU tuition Fees
- Also, a small number of awards which will cover international tuition fees
- £15,009 annual stipend (to be confirmed)
- Students can claim for certain research expenses from the Research Training Support Grant.
Specified use
+3 PhD
Tenable period
3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
Continuation of award
Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.
Number available
Available in the following areas;
- Economics
- Politics
- Social Anthropology
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Social Statistics
- Law
- Criminology
Funding provider
This award is internal.
Level(s) of study
This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:
- Postgraduate research
Allowed study options
This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Subject restrictions
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
- Criminology
- Economics
- Law
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Social Anthropology
- Social Statistics
- Sociology
Academic requirements
Candidates MUST normally have;
- Bachelors (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) at 2:1 level or above in a cognate subject, and
- Normally a Masters degree at 65% overall average with minimum 65% in dissertation and with no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant cognate subject, preferably one with a substantial research methods component. Transcripts will be carefully scrutinised to ensure that applicants have the required background.
- Due to the volume of applications received each year, and limited spaces, regrettably offers cannot be made to all applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria.
- Competition for funding is very competitive and successfully candidates normally exceed the minimum entry requirements.
- All applicants who pass the initial assessment stage will be interviewed before any offer is confirmed.
Nationality restrictions
This funding is available to all nationalities.
Other eligibility criteria
Funding will not be awarded to candidates who have previously received funding from any source for PhD level study at any other University.
Application procedure
Full on-line application which must include;
- Research proposal. Click here for guidelines.
- Two academic references
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- CV
- Name of preferred supervisor (to be included on the application form)
- GRE score (Economics only)
PLEASE NOTE; THERE IS NO SEPARATE FUNDING APPLICATION FORM FOR THE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. DECISIONS ARE BASED ON THE ON-LINE APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
Application form
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit/supervisory availability and research
Selection body
School of Social Sciences
Closing date
02 Dec 2019
Deadline to apply is 2 December, unless otherwise stated.
Deadlines for each Department as follows: (these are for consideration for School funding and the Research Councils – NWSSDTP and NWCDTP). See below for further information:Politics – 2 December 2019Economics – 6 January 2020 – specifically for NWSSDTP (further deadlines of 6 March and 15 June for other funding available via Economics)Sociology – 2 December 2019Social Anthropology – 2 December 2019Social Statistics – 2 December 2019Philosophy – 17 January 2020Applied Social Research – 2 December 2019Law – 2 December 2019Criminology – 2 December 2019
In some circumstances departments may consider applications received after the December deadline but providing they are received by FRIDAY 31 JANUARY at the VERY LATEST (complete applications).
Decision date
March/April 2020
Contact details for enquiries
- Vicky Barnes
Postgraduate Admissions Manager
Tel: 0161 275 4743
Email: Vicky.Barnes@manchester.ac.uk