Heriot-Wait University 2022 School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre)

The Intercultural Research Centre (IRC) is part of the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies in the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. The IRC is offering a full-time PhD studentship to start in January 2023

• Table of Content
• About Heriot-Watt University
• School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre)
• Aim and Benefits of School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre)
• Requirements for School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre) Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre)

Aim and Benefits of School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre)

• Studentships include a tuition fee waiver and an annual stipend currently set at £16,062.
• The School also offers a research support allowance of £2,250 over the registered period of study.  \
• In addition, full-time scholarship holders are normally offered an opportunity to undertake paid teaching support each academic year.

Requirements for School of Social Sciences PhD Studentship (Intercultural Research Centre) Qualification

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree with a minimum classification of 2:1 in a relevant field. A Master's degree is desirable. In addition, candidates for whom English is a second language should meet the University's minimum English-language requirements. If you have not already studied a degree programme that was taught and examined in the medium of English, the minimum overall IELTS score is 6.5 with no score lower than 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Documents Required for Application

1. A full Curriculum Vitae.
2. Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of degree certificates for degrees already awarded.  If you are currently pursuing a degree course please provide all available marks to date.  If your degree is from a non-UK institution, please provide evidence of the UK equivalency of your qualification.
3. A brief covering letter outlining why you want to study for a PhD at Heriot-Watt University, and what makes you an excellent candidate.
4. An outline research proposal (max. 1500 words). This should clearly identify how the proposed research question and modes of inquiry align with your chosen project area. The proposal should clearly identify that they are applying for the ‘IRC PhD scholarship'.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you have any general queries about the applications process, please contact [email protected]

For more details, visit Heriot-Wait University website.