Andrew Burlinson
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PhD Studentship: Welfare and Distributional Effects of Energy-Affordability and Debt—Consumer Policy Beyond the Energy Crisis University of Sheffield in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sustainable Energy
Funding
Available
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Sheffield
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The ESRC-WRDTP is offering a fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Sheffield’s School of Economics, focusing on the welfare and distributional effects of energy affordability and debt in the UK. This collaborative project is conducted in partnership with the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) and National Energy Action (NEA), the UK’s national fuel poverty charity. The successful candidate will benefit from a 3-month Research in Practice placement at Ofgem’s headquarters in London, gaining valuable experience in regulatory and policy environments.
The research will employ theoretical and econometric methods to analyze household energy debt and arrears, exploring welfare impacts and distributional patterns. It may also investigate the uptake of support for installing technologies that promote affordable and sustainable energy consumption. Data sources such as Understanding Society and the Smart Energy Research Lab will be utilized to provide robust evidence for policymakers and practitioners, aiming to address the dual challenge of energy affordability and debt.
Supervision will be provided by a multidisciplinary team: Dr Andrew Burlinson, Dr Eleni Stathopoulou, Professor Karl Taylor (University of Sheffield), Dr Daire McCoy (Ofgem, LSE), and Matt Copeland (NEA). The studentship offers a £20,780 annual stipend at the UKRI rate, full tuition fees, and a Research and Training Support Grant. The award duration varies based on prior academic experience and may include integrated training options.
Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, a Master’s degree with Merit (or international equivalent) and a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in Economics or a related subject. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, with minimum scores of 6.5 in IELTS (at least 6.0 in each component) or 90 in TOEFL iBT for non-native speakers. The application process involves submitting a cover letter/supporting statement, certificates and academic transcripts, two academic references, academic CV, and an example of written work. Applications must be submitted via the University of Sheffield Postgraduate Application System by 9 March 2026.
The studentship will commence on 1st October 2026. The ESRC-WRDTP encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, and the LGBT+ community. For further information, contact Dr Andrew Burlinson at [email protected].
Funding details
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What's required
Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, a Master’s degree with Merit (or international equivalent) and a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree in Economics or a related subject. A strong economics background is essential. All applicants must have competent spoken and written English. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not hold a degree from an English-speaking university must take an English language test, with required scores of 6.5 in IELTS (at least 6.0 in each component) or 90 in TOEFL iBT. Application must include a cover letter/supporting statement, certificates and academic transcripts, two academic references, academic CV, and an example of written work.
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Research Interests
Statistics
Asset Management
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Financial Risk
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