Institution

University of Bath

Rank

Research Scholarship for PhD study

Area(s)

Strategic Management

Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Start Date

October 1, 2015

Deadline

February 27, 2015

Job Description

Strategic Management of Innovation - University Research Scholarship for PhD study from October 2015

To help support the University of Bath’s world-class research environment and to provide doctoral training for outstanding individuals who want to pursue professional academic careers, the School of Management is seeking applications for its PhD Studentships. PhD Studentships worth approximately £19,000 pa for 3 years (to cover home/EU tuition fees, maintenance and training support grant) are open to International, EU and UK candidates who have both (i) exceptional academic qualifications and (ii) a strong commitment to acquiring a professional research training to become management academics. Research interests in the field of Strategic Management of technological innovation will be considered, from exceptional candidates from anywhere in the world, and from any prior disciplinary background.

Applications are welcomed from outstanding graduates who: 1. must hold at a minimum a bachelor degree (a First or Upper-second or GPA equivalent) 2. Are fluent in English. 3. Are strongly committed to, and potentially capable of, high-quality academic research in an area that is consistent with the research expertise of School staff, as well as the ability and desire to develop their teaching skills in this area. Suitably qualified candidates should apply directly online https://www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/applications.pl attaching without fail as additional documents, ALL of the following:

  1. An original preliminary research proposal written by applicants themselves.
  2. A full academic CV, including all schools, colleges and universities attended, along with grades and working experience.
  3. Copies of official transcripts of all degree subjects taken, and proof of English fluency (IELTS – 7 or higher, Pearsons).
  4. A funding application form available from the School of Management website (Link)
  5. The names of at least two, School of Management faculty members that applicants think might be appropriate doctoral supervisors for their research interests.

Applications that do not supply all of the above items in full will NOT be considered, so do please be sure to send ALL the items requested.

Closing date for applications: 12noon (GMT) Friday 27th February 2015

All applicants are advised to view the School’s webpages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/management/phd/

Applicants must be new PhD students to the School of Management. Annual continuation of studentships will depend on satisfactory academic performance by holders.

For any queries please contact: Graduate Division, School of Management, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom. Email: pgradmin@management.bath.ac.uk Tel: 44 (0) 1225 386162

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