Outstanding
and successful candidates will undertake fully funded, defined research
projects that will enhance our thriving research culture and offer even
more potential for societal or cultural impact and commercial
exploitation.
What does the funded studentship include?
Funded candidates will receive a maintenance grant of £14,000 (unless otherwise specified)
per annum, to cover their living expenses and have their fees waived
for 36 months. In addition, research costs, including field work and
conference attendance, will be met.
Funded Studentships are open to both UK/EU and International students unless otherwise specified.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Funded Doctoral candidates?
Candidates for funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years.
All
candidates must satisfy the University’s minimum doctoral entry
criteria for studentships of an honours degree at Upper Second Class
(2.1) and/or an appropriate Masters degree. An IELTS (Academic) score of
6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom
English is not their first language.
In
addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, BU will look closely at the
qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can
bring to their chosen research project in order to ensure successful and
timely completion.
Please check the individual project descriptions for additional eligibility criteria which may apply.
BU funded PhD studentships:
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 30 August 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application Form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Zulfiqar Khan. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 10 September 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application Form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Professor Ross Hill. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 14 September 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Genoveva Esteban. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 16 September 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application Form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Tim Slattery. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 17 September 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application Form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Assoc. Professor Venky Dubey. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
In partnership with Hooray Education GmbH:
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 20 September 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application Form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Xun He. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
In Partnership with National University of Science & Technology, Pakistan
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 2 October 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications
will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application Form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Zulfiqar Khan. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
In Partnership with DSTL:
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 9 October 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Shamal Faily. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
In Partnership with DSTL:
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 9 October 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application form.
Informal Enquiries to
Dr Shamal Faily. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
In Partnership with Mott MacDonald and Suffolk Coastal District Council:
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 10 October 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk.
Please note incomplete applications will not be considered so please
make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic
portfolio etc will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Luciana Esteves. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 26 October 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note
incomplete applications will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Hamid Bouchachia. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
January 2016.
Faculty Funded PhD Studentships:
Please
click on the research title above for the Project Description which may
include additional eligibility criteria or requirements.
Closing date: 7 September 2015
How to apply: Please complete the
BU Research Degree Application form 2015 and submit to the
Postgraduate Research Administrator for Admissions, Suzy Kempinski, via email to
pgradmissions@bournemouth.ac.uk. Please note incomplete applications
will not be considered so please make sure you complete the form in full. CVs, transcripts, academic portfolio etc
will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed
Research Degrees Application form.
Informal Enquiries to lead Supervisor:
Dr Sarah Bate. The Studentship is for 3 years and is expected to begin in
September 2015.
Further Information
Further
details about Research Degree Programmes available at BU and general
information about being a PhD Researcher at BU can be found on the
Graduate School website.
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