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School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM) Research Excellence PhD Studentship
University of East London – Research Excellence PhD Studentships
The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students, for 3 Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. The Research Excellence PhD Studentships are the premier postgraduate merit studentship at UEL and provide full tuition fees and a generous stipend.
About the School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM)
The School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM) is a leading institution in the field of education, offering exceptional programs in areas such as Global Development, Politics and Sociology, Social & Community Work, Early Childhood & Education, and Teacher Education & Training. The school is known for its strong research culture, spanning various topics and international collaborations.
About the University of East London
The University of East London, established in 1898, aims to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and create a balanced, inclusive, and green future. Its research is impact-led, intellectually stimulating, and socially relevant, influenced by East London's urban transformation. The Research Excellence PhD Studentships are central to the University’s strategy to enhance research volume, quality, impact, and part of our investment in people, culture, and environment. UEL offers a comprehensive Researcher Development Programme (RDP) tailored for postgraduate research students. The programme consists of three main strands:
Researcher-Ready: This training strand helps PGRs to navigate their doctoral journey by developing essential skills in research design, theory, ethics, and academic writing.
Empowering Researchers: This strand of the RDP focuses on peer-to-peer mentoring, ideas sharing, wellbeing, and community.
Pioneering Researchers: This strand of training focuses on employability skills, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange for academic, industry, alternative career paths.
EDUCOM Research Centres & thematic research areas
EDUCOM promotes innovation and collaboration through interdisciplinary approaches. The school's research centres- , , and Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging, serve as hubs for innovation and collaboration . These centres address societal challenges, promote research collaborations, and foster connections between academia and the community, focusing on critical thematic areas, such as:
We invite applicants to explore these areas within our school which are closely aligned with established research centres or groups, fostering collaboration and synergy across disciplines.
Funding
The studentship is for a period of three years and offers an annual stipend of £21,237 along with a tuition fee waiver and a training bursary of £2,000.
Additional Information
For candidates interested in learning more about our school-specific research expertise and opportunities for supervision, and informal enquiries, please contact Sanzida Akter (s.akter@uel.ac.uk).
Eligibility criteria
How to apply
Please email the following as ONE PDF document to educomschooloffice@uel.ac.uk
The closing date for application is May 2, 2024 . Interviews will take place during the week commencing May 20, 2024 . If you are successful at the interview and offered a studentship you will be directed to complete the UEL application process.