PhD Studentship: Economics

Job title:

PhD Studentship: Economics

Company

City St George’s, University of London

Job description

About the departmentThe at City St George’s, University of London is a leading centre of excellence for research and teaching in economics. The department comprises over members organised in three research groups: , , and , and two research Centres (the and the ). Our faculty produces world-leading and internationally excellent research on topics including, among others, health economics, the economics of crime, development economics, public economics, behavioural/experimental economics, microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and finance. We also have strong links with other departments and research centres in the School of Policy and Global Affairs, offering potential for interdisciplinary research in politics, sociology, or criminology.About the programmeUpon joining our PhD programme, you will become part of a close-knit community of like-minded researchers. Our PhD researchers actively participate in our research activities by collaborating with faculty and fellow PhD students, presenting their research at seminars, and interacting regularly with our academics. Over the three years of the programme, you will take PhD-level courses to enhance your research skills, get the opportunity to participate in advanced training programmes and summer schools, attend research seminars delivered by leading international researchers, and receive regular feedback from both your supervisory team and the rest of the department. You will also get opportunities to work as a teaching assistant to receive additional funding, develop your teaching skills and prepare for your future career. Our graduates have pursued careers both in academia, at top departments including UCL, LSE, King’s College or the University of Nottingham, and outside of academia at world-leading institutions including the IMF and central banks world-wide.Funding opportunitiesWe offer generous funding for PhD researchers. Successful applicants will be directly considered for our internal studentships providing an annual stipend of £21,237 per year for three years full-time, a full UK tuition fee waiver, and £1500 in research expenses. Special considerations will be given to students who want to work on topics related to Workplace and Organisational Violence. Successful applicants are also eligible to apply for scholarships provided by the and will be supported by the department when applying for a .How to applyWe offer full-time (3 years) and part-time (6 years) PhD programmes, starting in October every year. Applicants should have an MSc in Economics or a related field. For information about the application process, please consult our or apply directly at . Before applying, you should carefully review the and contact potential supervisors to discuss your research project. To be considered for funding, you should submit your application no later than the 31st of December 2024. Self-funded candidates can apply until the 31st of May 2025.Generous scholarships are available on a competitive basis that cover tuition fees and stipends for Home and International students

Expected salary

£21237 per year

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:56:51 GMT

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