Marie-Josee BissonMarie-Josee Bisson

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at Loughborough University, in partnership with De Montfort University and the Lionheart Education Trust, focusing on understanding the factors that influence children’s financial literacy in Coalville, Leicestershire. The project is hosted by the Department of Mathematics Education and will explore the relationship between mathematical skills and financial literacy, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The research will involve developing tools to measure children’s financial knowledge, examining the influence of home and school environments, and creating interventions to improve financial literacy. Supervisors include Dr Iro Xenidou-Dervou (Loughborough University), Dr Marie-Josee Bisson (De Montfort University), and Timothy Dolan (Lionheart Education Trust). The successful candidate will be enrolled at Loughborough University and work closely with local schools and community partners. The studentship covers full tuition fees and provides a tax-free stipend of £19,237 per annum. Applicants should have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with a passion for community-engaged research. Experience in psychology, education, or related fields, and familiarity with statistical software like R-Studio are desirable. The application deadline is 29 June 2025, and the start date is September 2025. Applications must be submitted online; further details and the application link are provided in the post.

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