19 PhD Studentships available at UWS

Study at a University which is: Inspiring, Achieving, Professional and Rewarding.

The University of the West of Scotland achieved the highest possible rating of 4* in six areas in the last Research Assessment Exercise. Following from this considerable achievement and as part of its continued research expansion, the University is delighted to offer 19 PhD studentships in its School of Social Sciences (part of the new Faculty of Education, Health and Social Sciences).

Studentships will commence in October 2009.

The Studentship Scheme provides the following benefits:

• Exemption from the payment of annual fees
• £6000 annual stipend

An additional annual financial award will also be made to an exceptional applicant from each of the University’s Faculties.  Overseas candidates can apply for the studentships but will not be entitled to stipend payments and will be required to pay fees.

For a full list of projects, please go to: http://www.uws.ac.uk/research/research-studentships.asp

Studentships are also available in other subject areas.

To apply for a studentship, please go to: http://www.uws.ac.uk/apply/research-apply.asp . Applications must be submitted by 8th June 2009.

For further information, please email: heather.lambie@uws.ac.uk

  Full list of projects http://www.uws.ac.uk/research/research-studentships.asp The University is pleased to offer over 60 studentships for PhD study commencing in October 2009.

The Studentship Scheme provides the following benefits:

• Exemption from the payment of annual fees

• £6000 annual stipend

An additional annual financial award will also be made to three exceptional applicants.

Project descriptions can be found below. To apply for any of the studentships, please complete the application form.

  Full list of Social Science PhDs http://www.uws.ac.uk/research/Social.asp