University of Edinburgh Business School CSE Fully Funded PhD Studentship for International Students

PhD Studentship (CSE)

Course(s) Offered: Mgt, Admin, etc
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)
Provider: University of Edinburgh Business School
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Centre for Service Excellence (CSE) at the University of Edinburgh Business School is offering a fully funded PhD studentship on 'Making a reality of the Public Service - Dominant Logic'.

The CSE is an interdisciplinary research and engagement centre within the University of Edinburgh Business School.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this scholarship opportunity. All scholarship applicants must also submit an online application for a place on the PhD programme.


Eligibility
Applicants should have:
  • possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university in the UK or overseas, with evidence of above-average academic achievement (more than 65% overall in your Masters) and the ability to undertake independent research (Master's dissertation at distinction level). This may be in a management discipline, public policy, public administration or management, or social policy, and;
  • for applicants whose native language is not English, an IELTS score of least 7.0, with no score lower than 6.0 in each section, or the equivalent from our approved list of certificates.
Selection criteria:
Selection will be based on:
  • quality of research proposal;
  • previous academic performance;
  • reference letters; and
  • publications (if any).
Eligible groups
Citizens of All Countries

Participating Institutions
The Centre for Service Excellence (CSE), University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, Scotland

Fields of study
The successful applicant will undertake developmental activities that may include research support and training for tutoring. As part of their studentship, they will also be expected to contribute to the school's teaching programmes during their second and third years of the scholarship, for a maximum of six hours per week.

Number of awards
Not specified, please inquire from provider

Sponsorship duration
The award will be for three years, subject to satisfactory progress

Scholarship benefits
The CSE offers a fully funded PhD studentship, whose value is £14,000 + tuition fees (EU/overseas). The award is broken down and awarded at the following rates:
  • European Union candidates: standard EU tuition fee plus maintenance fee of £14,000 per year.
  • Non-European Union candidates: standard non-EU tuition fee plus maintenance fee of £14,000 per year.
Method of Application
All scholarship applications are made online at the official website. All scholarship applicants must also submit an online application for a place on the PhD programme. See the how to apply for the PhD programme page for more details.

To apply for this scheme, please ensure that in your online application you:
  • Specify that you wish to be considered for this studentship;
  • include a covering letter explaining your reasons for applying and why you are the ideal person to receive this scholarship;
  • include an initial research proposal specifying your research question, how it fits into and extends the literature, and your initial thoughts upon an appropriate methodology - this should be a maximum of 1,500 words (plus references); and
  • include a CV.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship award.

DEADLINES:
The deadline date for applications is Friday 1st May 2015

PLEASE NOTE:
It is advisable to apply as early as possible to ensure your application receives full consideration. Depending on your location, interviews may be carried out remotely, e.g. Skype.

Application Deadline: 1 May 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Related: List of Scholarships in the UK for International Students

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