We welcome applications for a full-time University PhD studentship to support and work in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences, alongside the Institute for Policy Research.
Background
The Department of Social & Policy Sciences is recognised internationally for the quality of our research under five key research themes.
The Institute for Policy Research foster inter-disciplinary research of international excellence and impact, addressing major policy challenges at local, national and global levels.
The student will conduct their research under the supervision of Professor Jane Millar and colleagues (to be confirmed). Jane Millar is Professor of Social Policy with research interests in social security and family policy, lone parents, employment and poverty.
The project
Applications are welcome from well-qualified candidates with a research project that they are seeking to develop.
The possible areas are:
Projects with a focus on gender are of particular interest (quantitative or qualitative methods as appropriate for the project).
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Eligibility
The successful candidate should:
The award
Funding lasts for three years and includes:
This award will be funded by one of several studentships with their own terms and conditions.
How to apply
1. Apply online to study for a full-time PhD in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences
2. Complete the application form for an academic-led PhD studentship
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12.00 noon (GMT), Thursday 4 February 2016.
Informal enquiries
For project enquiries contact Professor Jane Millar.
For application procedure enquiries email: sps-pgr-admissions@bath.ac.uk or tel. 01225 38 6180.
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