University of Bath -School of Management
To help support the University of Bath's world-class research
environment and to provide doctoral training for outstanding
individuals seeking specifically to pursue professional academic
careers, the School of Management is seeking applications for the
David Parkin PhD Scholarship for Overseas Students.The David Parkin
PhD Studentships worth approximately £13,000 per annum for 3 years
(overseas tuition fees, and training support grant) are open to
candidates from anywhere in the world (outside the EU) 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 any field of management will be considered, from
exceptional candidates from anywhere in the world (outside the EU),
and from any prior disciplinary background. Applications are welcomed
from
genuinely 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/
attaching without fail as additional documents, ALL of the following:
1. A single document containing the following and in this order:-
a) A statement confirming that you are applying for The David Parkin
PhD Studentship.
b) A statement up to 100 words of why you think you should be awarded
a studentship.
c) The names of at least two, but preferably three, School of
Management faculty members that you think might be appropriate
doctoral supervisors for your research interests.
d) A statement up to 200 words of which Subject Group of the School to
which you wish to make a research contribution and why you think you
will succeed in making such a contribution.
e) An additional statement up to 200 words of why you want to pursue a
career as a professional management academic.
2. An original preliminary research proposal written by applicants themselves.
3. A full academic CV, including all schools, colleges and
universities attended, along with grades and other verifiable evidence
of academic ability and achievement, plus any working experience plus
the full contact details of at least two academic referees who will be
prepared to give references at possibly short notice, and a statement
of willingness to be interviewed if short-listed.
4. Copies of official academic achievements in undergraduate degree
classification and master degree award if available, plus copies of
official transcripts of all degree subjects taken, proof of English
fluency (non-native English speakers only), and GRE, GMAT, GPA scores
if available.
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: 1st March 2013
All applicants are advised to view the School's webpages:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/
Applicants must be seeking to earn a PhD on a full-time basis and be a
new PhD student 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 386714/386162.
