University of Kent 2020 NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship for International Students (UK)

Applications are invited for full-time PhD scholarship to be based in the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) and the Tizard Centre in the School of Social Policy and Social Research (SSPSSR) at University of Kent. The studentship is funded by the NIHR School for Social Care Research (NIHR SSCR).

• Table of Content
• About University Of Kent
• NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship
• Requirements for NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University Of Kent

Kent is a leading academic institution: 97% of our research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.

NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship

Stipend of £15,500 per year & £10,000 research cost

Requirements for NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship Qualification

Candidates are expected to posses the following eligibility criteria for the University of Kent NIHR School for Social Care Research Scholarship;

• Applicants must be domestic or international students.
• The award is available for Doctoral research program in Social policy and Social care offered by the University.
• Students enrolling full time in the Honours program in the semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree certificate or equivalent in the relevant field
• Applicants must have MSc degree certificate or equivalent in the relevant field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Independent thinking and analytical aptitude for devising innovative scientific or technical solutions.
• Demonstrate capacity for effective independent work and as part of a team
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, flexibility and confidence
• Candidates must be highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a structured manner, has good interpersonal and communication skill.
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time program at University of Kent, UK

Application Deadline

How to Apply

In order to be considered for the studentship, applicants should apply via the University of Kent’s online application system by Friday 27 November (23.59) and ensure that all documentation including references are submitted on time. As part of the application process applicants will be asked to submit a research proposal explaining the work to be undertaken during the studentship that is in line with the NIHR SSCR’s business plan and the research interests of PSSRU and Tizard Centre (maximum 2,500 words including references). The research proposal should explore potential plans for remote data collection during the coronavirus pandemic.
Informal enquiries regarding academic matters, studying at Kent or your potential research plans should be made to Dr Michelle McCarthy ([email protected]) or Dr Karen Jones ([email protected]). Enquiries regarding the application process should be made to [email protected].

For more details, visit Kent website.