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Published: 11 Jan 2023 1,442 views
The College of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) is a multi-disciplinary research-focused College which brings together researchers in Aston Business School (ABS), Aston Law School (ALS) and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). We are determined to find ways to further develop our research environment, particularly our postgraduate student provision, and as such we are offering up to six fully-funded PhD studentships.
To be successful, you will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm, diligence and organised approach as well as having a research idea that resonates with our departmental and research centre expertise.
| Application Deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | Aston University |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Aston University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Will be provided to the successful applicant to cover tuition fees at either the Home or Overseas rate plus a maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£17,668 p.a. in 2022/23) with the corresponding standard increases in subsequent years.
The successful applicant should have a first class or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. They should have, or be near to completing, a postgraduate qualification such as a Masters or equivalent. An overall merit grade with merit in the dissertation is normally required.
DEADLINE: 23.59 on Tuesday 31st January 2023
Studentships are for full time study over three years, commencing September 2023.
FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information on how to apply please contact the BSS Research Office
1. Submit an application to the relevant research degree programme. Further information is available via the following pages:
PhD - School of Social Sciences and Humanities
You do not need to hold an offer from Aston to be eligible for the studentship competition, but you must have submitted an application by the deadline.
2. Complete the BSS PhD Studentship application form
Both components must be completed by the application deadline.
Following the application deadline a panel will review all applications and you may also be invited to an interview. If this is necessary then you will be informed.
Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application following the application deadline.
Important: Before making an application please consult the guidance notes.
For more details visit: Aston University website.