PhD studentships - Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute

Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) PhD Studentship
University of Sheffield

The Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI) at the
University of Sheffield has a studentship available for a candidate to
start from September 2013.

The award covers fees (UK/EU or Overseas) and a full stipend at the
RCUK rate (£13,590 in 2012-13). The scholarship funds up to three
years full-time or six years part-time study, subject to satisfactory
progress.

How to apply
Applicants should submit a research proposal of around 2000 words,
indicating clearly its links to SPERIs core research focus and at
least one of the four research themes below:



the British growth crisis
the building of a new political architecture for the Eurozone
the rise of the BRICs and the emergence of changing forms of
capitalism in East Asia, Latin America and Africa
the G20's leadership and management of the global political
economy and the role of other leading global institutions.

Proposals should include:

A provisional title
The main aims of your research
Key research questions and/or hypotheses
The academic and wider value of the PhD
An identification of links to previous literature in the area
The methods of research proposed
A plan and timetable of work


Eligibility

You should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree or
equivalent and a Masters degree in a relevant subject area.
You should be applying to start your first year of study on a
full-time or part-time PhD with the University in the 2013-14 academic
year (i.e. after 1st August 2013, exact start date to be agreed with
your supervisor/ department).
Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants.

Closing date: 28 February 2013

To apply: please click APPLY button below.