University of East Anglia
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SENSS ESRC studentship
Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Global Development at University of East Anglia University of East Anglia in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Successful candidates will receive a SENSS ESRC studentship that pays tuition fees and a stipend at standard UKRI rates to cover living costs. International students funded by SENSS receive an exemption from higher international tuition fees, so no SENSS-funded student pays university tuition fees during the award. Additional funding may be available for disability-related costs and for research and training costs linked to the PhD. Visa costs and the health surcharge are not covered.
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of East Anglia
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University of East Anglia (UEA), School of Global Development / School of International Development, is advertising fully funded PhD studentships in Global Development for students worldwide. The programme is based in Norwich, United Kingdom, and is linked to UEA’s research-led doctoral environment and the SENSS doctoral training partnership.
Research themes highlighted in the post include anthropology, development studies, econometrics, communication and media studies, environmental sciences, politics and government, and sociology. Specific topic areas include agriculture, nutrition and health, behavioural and experimental economics, climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, development aid and practice, education, childhood and youth, environmental justice and indigenous rights, gender and inequality, impact evaluation, media and humanitarian communication, migration, governance and conflict, and water security.
The studentships are described as fully funded on a competitive basis. Successful candidates receive a SENSS ESRC studentship covering tuition fees and a stipend at standard UKRI rates. The post also notes additional support for disability-related costs and access to research and training funds. International students funded by SENSS receive an exemption from higher international tuition fees, but visa costs and the health surcharge are not covered.
Applicants are encouraged to work closely with an academic supervisor and contribute to active research teams. The post welcomes applications from students with their own funding all year round, but says that deadlines are listed on the programme information pages.
To apply or enquire, visit the programme page, register your interest, or email [email protected] for further information.
Funding details
Successful candidates will receive a SENSS ESRC studentship that pays tuition fees and a stipend at standard UKRI rates to cover living costs. International students funded by SENSS receive an exemption from higher international tuition fees, so no SENSS-funded student pays university tuition fees during the award. Additional funding may be available for disability-related costs and for research and training costs linked to the PhD. Visa costs and the health surcharge are not covered.
What's required
Applicants should be interested in pursuing a PhD in Global Development and working with an academic supervisor. The programme welcomes students worldwide, including those with their own funding. No specific degree classification, language test, or other entry criteria are stated in the post.
How to apply
Check the programme information pages for the listed deadlines and full details of fees and funding. If you have your own funding, you may enquire year-round by emailing [email protected]. Use the programme page to register interest and follow the university's response process.
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