White Rose Scholarships – University of Hull
White Rose Scholarships – University of Hull
The University of Hull is a leading centre for research in Geography and Environmental Governance, with 90% of research in the Geography Department rated as international in RAE 2008. Further information on the Department is available at: http://www.hull.ac.uk/geog/. The University’s provision for postgraduate students (and other relevant advice about postgraduate life, accommodation and progression) is outlined at: http://www2.hull.ac.uk/student/graduateschool.aspx. The successful student will also have the opportunity to interact with students and staff at the University of York’s inter-disciplinary Environment Department: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/eeem/; and the international Stockholm Research Institute: http://sei-international.org/index.php/about-sei.
Training provision for the student
A wide ranging postgraduate training scheme is in place in Hull which all research students must complete. This includes professional development activities as well as subject specific modules. The PhD position itself will provide a broad spectrum of training for the student.
Entry Requirements
UK/EU applicants only. Applicants will be expected to hold a minimum of a UK upper second class Honours degree, or equivalent, in Geography, Environmental Studies or a cognate discipline. A social science background is desirable. Candidates with a relevant Masters degree will be at an advantage. Non-native English speakers must meet the University’s English language requirements. A one page research proposal must be included with the application form.
The studentship provides Home/EU tuition fees, an annual maintenance grant of £13,490 (subject to final confirmation) and a contribution towards research expenses. The studentship is renewable for three years, dependant on progress.
Principal Supervisor – Professor Andrew Jonas, Department of Geography, University of Hull (a.e.jonas-at-hull-dot-ac-dot-uk), +44 (0)1482 465368)
Co-Supervisor – Professor Mike Ashmore, Environment Department, University of York (ma512-at-york-dot-ac-dot-uk), +44(0)1904 434070)
Further Scholarship Information and Application
White Rose Studentships – University of Hull
Session 2010-2011 – Closing date 31 March 2010
HELLO
MY NAME IS MARTINS MGBARINE AND I HAVE BEEN OFFERED A PLACE IN UNIVERSITY OF HULL TO STUDY MSc INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS.AND I WISH TO APPLY FOR ANY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME THAT WILL HELP ME OUT AND THROUGH MY COURSE OF STUDY