FUNDING & SCHOLARSHIPS

Stanbridge Scholarship

Value of award: Academic fees and a maintenance grant of £13,726 per annum.

Application Deadline - Closing date: 28th June 2013 - (Download Application form)

Further Information: Applicants that have a Masters degree in the Social Sciences, Economics, Science and Technology Studies and aspire to gain a doctorate in the discipline of Business and Management with focus on Strategic Management of Innovation; are driven by intellectual curiosity and enjoy working in interdisciplinary and international collaborative environment are invited for a three year, full-time scholarship to undertake a research project entitled ‘PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management of Innovation’ commencing 1st October 2013. This project, which will be fully funded; and will be supervised by Dr Krsto Pandza within the Management Division / cTIE research centre. The successful candidate will be known as the ‘Stanbridge Scholar’.

Research proposal description - ‘PhD Scholarship in Strategic Management of Innovation’: Innovation frequently depends on the interplay between many organizations across different industries and institutional environments. Such innovation ecosystems of interdependent organizations are characterised by wide dispersion of adequate knowledge, open nature of collaboration and ever increased role of wider society in shaping innovation. This is especially true for innovation that is driven by addressing grand societal challenges such as sustainability, environmental and health. This PhD project will focus on exploring how openness and institutional diversity in innovation ecosystems affect strategic behaviour of innovative organizations. The selected researcher will aspire to complete a PhD that combines insights from strategic management, innovation management and organisational theory. The candidate will be motivated to work closely with companies and be willing to engage in outreach activities that popularize the importance of innovation in the region. The Centre for Technology and Entrepreneurship (cTIE) from LUBS has developed significant expertise in the area of Strategic Management of innovation by leading the EU-funded Marie Curie Initial Training Network in Management of Emergent technologies for Economic Impact and involvement with the EPSRC sponsored Innovation and Knowledge Centre in Health technologies. The postgraduate researcher undertaking the PhD will be supervised by Professor Krsto Pandza and will benefit from intellectually vibrant cTIE research community.

Minimum academic requirements: standard entry requirements to the PhD Programme at Leeds University Business School. Applicants must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language entry requirements by the application deadline of the 28th June 2013 for a start date of 1st October 2013.

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit an application for the research degree programme and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number). Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected;
•  These awards are available to nationals from the UK/EU only;
• Any Additional Requirements:
• Candidates must also complete the scholarship application form and return to PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk by the application deadline of 28th June 2013
• Provide a current CV
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview on or around the 19th July 2013

PhD Application Form and Supporting Documents: Candidates must also complete the online PhD application form and upload the following documentation (alternatively all supporting documentation can be emailed direct to PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk): 

• Certified copies of qualification certificates:  For all your higher education (i.e. Bachelors Degree level and above) and professional qualifications.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts:  For all your higher education qualifications (i.e. Bachelors Degree level and above).  This is an official university list of the full set of marks contributing to the overall grade of your qualification.
• Sealed references: You should obtain academic letters of reference from two people who have taught you at Bachelors (or preferably) Masters level who are able to comment on your academic ability and suitability to study on the programme to which you are applying. References can be sent direct to the Research Office, Leeds University Business School, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT or emailed to us at PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk. References must be written on headed paper or bear the institution’s stamp / logo.
• English Language Certificate (EU Students):  On all LUBS programmes a pass in an approved test in English is required for applicants whose first language is not English, the following recognised tests available internationally are:
• IELTS, in which scores of at least 6.0 or more in each section and an overall score of 7.0 are required.
• Internet based TOEFL (iBT), in which scores of at least 100 overall (with a required minimum in each section) are required.  The minimum score required in each section of the test: Listening 21, Reading 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22.
• EU students who have studied to degree level in a Country where English is the native language (i.e. UK, USA, Australia) within the last 2 years will be exempted from the above tests. 

Informal enquiries to Professor Krsto Pandza, tel +44 (0)113 343 4509, email K.Pandza@leeds.ac.uk

Application enquiries to Matthew Armstrong, Research Degree Admissions Officer, tel +44 (0) 113 343 4596, email PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 30^th June 2013

Minimum academic requirements:  Standard entry requirements to the PhD Programme at Leeds University Business School

1 tuition-fee studentship is available for Home(UK) or EU applicants who are commencing full-time PhD research study for the first time within the Economics Division from 1st October 2013.

Number of awards:  1 Economics Studentship award (fees only) for Home/EU candidates only.

Value of award: tuition fees at the relevant Home/EU rate.   There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number) to be eligible for a School Studentship;
• Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected. Find out more information on how to apply for a place on the research degree programme at Leeds University Business School;
• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree and a British Masters degree, (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate academic discipline, with a minimum average score of 60 per cent;
• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language requirements;
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree.
• The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• The award is available to nationals of the UK /EU only.

Regulations:

• Awards must be taken up on 1^st October 2013 for PhD only.
• The awards are available for new research students undertaking full-time 3 years (+3) study leading to the degree of PhD.
• Students who are already registered for PhD research study are not eligible for this competition.
• Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.

Application Form: Download here  

Application Deadline: Sunday 30th June 2013

Further information : Please contact Matthew Armstrong, Research Degrees Admissions Officer (phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk)

Value of award: Academic fees and a maintenance grant of £13,726 per annum plus enhanced stipend of £3000 per annum.

Application Deadline - Closing date: 30th June 2013 - (Download Application form)

Further Information:

Applications are invited for a 3.5 year, full-time scholarship to undertake a research project entitled ‘Sustainability and behaviour change: Bridging the gap between research in organisational psychology and building design and delivery’ commencing 1st October 2013.

This project, which will be funded by an EPSRC Case Award with Arup, will be supervised in the University by Dr Mark Robinson, Dr Matt Davis and Professor Chris Clegg.

Description of the project

The aim of the project is to translate research in organisational psychology into building design and delivery, with the specific objective of influencing human behaviour for more sustainable outcomes.

The objectives of this project are to:

• Develop and test a framework, set of guidelines and method which enable key stakeholders (including architects and engineers) to design buildings, systems and equipment within buildings which promote sustainable behaviours
• Identify key design features which promote sustainable behaviours
• Gather evidence of effectiveness and identify reasons for failure of previous interventions
• Disseminate the key findings, methods and tools, and the lessons learned

The anticipated outputs of the project include, but are not limited to

• Design principles and guidelines
• Design methods
• Lessons Learned
• Publications
• Presentations to key Government Departments including DECC, DEFRA and DCLG.

Project partner: Arup

Arup is a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, technical specialists and management consultants.  Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects across industries.  Arup provides a broad range of professional services aimed at making a real difference to our clients and the communities in which we work.

Arup adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to projects, combining specialists in buildings, sustainability and behavioural expertise to promote sustainable behaviours within the context of the built environment.  Through the development of a framework and identification of key design features to promote sustainable behaviours, this PhD will enhance Arup’s offering, being able to support clients in achieving optimum sustainability in building design.

The Arup supervisors are:

• Tim Whitley, Associate Director (Engineering and Sustainability)
• Amanda Harrison, Senior Consultant (Occupational Psychology)

The Arup contributors are:

• Martin Mayfield, Director
• Florence Collier, Senior Research Engineer (Sustainability).

Background research and input will also be sourced from Alison Ball (Building Banter), Andy Sheppard (Behaviour Change Dashboard), Pam Turpin and other experts in healthcare and psychology.

The University of Leeds and Arup have a partnership agreement and will work closely together on this project.  The aspiration is that the successful candidate may wish to seek employment opportunities within Arup on the successful completion of this award.

Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours Degree and a UK Masters degree with an overall average of 60% or higher.

Applicants must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language entry requirements.

We are seeking an outstanding candidate and the award is open to candidates from any engineering or psychology discipline.

Person Specification

Essential

• 2:1 or above at undergraduate level (in a relevant discipline)
• Masters degree (in a relevant discipline)
•  An excellent research proposal, with a considered methodology and rationale
• Confident, knowledgeable and professional approach to working with clients and experts who are interested in the topic of sustainability (in both private and public sectors, and from a range of disciplines, for example, including engineers, architects and psychologists)
• Enthusiasm for the topic and for its advancement
• Ability to plan and conduct independent research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Drive and ambition to ‘make a difference’
• Determination to work at the interface between practice and theory
• Expertise in research design and research methods

Desirable

• Evidence of an interest in this topic
• An interest in Arup and the opportunities of working with a global and innovative firm

UK applicants will be eligible for a full award paying tuition fees and maintenance. European Union applicants will be eligible for an award paying tuition fees only, except in exceptional circumstances, or where residency has been establish for more than 3 years prior to the start of the course.

Applicants should read the EPSRC student eligibility criteria, available from the following web page: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/Pages/eligibility.aspx.

Eligibility enquiries should be made to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office in the first instance.

Minimum academic requirements: standard entry requirements to the PhD Programme at Leeds University Business School. Applicants must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language entry requirements.

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit an application for the research degree programme and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number). Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected;
•  These awards are available to nationals from the UK/EU only;
• Any Additional Requirements:
• Candidates must also complete the scholarship application form and return to PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk by the application deadline of 30th June 2013
• Provide a current CV
• PhD Application Form and Supporting Documents: Candidates must also complete the online PhD application form and upload the following documentation (alternatively all supporting documentation can be emailed direct to PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk): 
• Certified copies of qualification certificates:  For all your higher education (i.e. Bachelors Degree level and above) and professional qualifications.
• Certified copies of academic transcripts:  For all your higher education qualifications (i.e. Bachelors Degree level and above).  This is an official university list of the full set of marks contributing to the overall grade of your qualification.
• Sealed references: You should obtain academic letters of reference from two people who have taught you at Bachelors (or preferably) Masters level who are able to comment on your academic ability and suitability to study on the programme to which you are applying. References can be sent direct to the Research Office, Leeds University Business School, Maurice Keyworth Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT or emailed to us at PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk. References must be written on headed paper or bear the institution’s stamp / logo.
• English Language Certificate (EU Students):  On all LUBS programmes a pass in an approved test in English is required for applicants whose first language is not English, the following recognised tests available internationally are:
• IELTS, in which scores of at least 6.0 or more in each section and an overall score of 7.0 are required.
• Internet based TOEFL (iBT), in which scores of at least 100 overall (with a required minimum in each section) are required.  The minimum score required in each section of the test: Listening 21, Reading 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22.
• EU students who have studied to degree level in a Country where English is the native language (i.e. UK, USA, Australia) within the last 2 years will be exempted from the above tests. 

Application enquiries to Matthew Armstrong, Research Degree Admissions Officer, tel +44 (0) 113 343 4596, email PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk.

There is x1 School Studentship available for UK, EU applicants who are commencing  1 year Masters study in a relevant course* in September 2013 then 3years PhD research study for the first time from October 2014.

Application Form: Download here  

Application Deadline: Monday 15th July 2013 -email to PhD@lubs.ac.uk

*Candidates applying on a 1+3 basis would be expected to apply for one of the following Masters degrees:

• MSc Research in Business & Management,
• MSc Research in Accounting & Finance,
• MSc Economics or MSc Economics & Finance

Number of awards: 1 School Studentship (1+3) awards are available

 Value of award: tuition fees at the relevant UK / EU rate, and a maintenance grant of £13,726* per annum.  There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs.

(*Subject to approval and change)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number) to be eligible for a School Studentship
• Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected. Find out more information on how to apply for a place on the research degree programme at Leeds University Business School,
• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours, (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate academic discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language requirements:
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree.
• The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress;

Regulations:

• Awards must be taken up in September 2013 for 1 year Masters (then 3years PhD);
• The awards are available for new research students undertaking full-time (1+3) study leading to the degree of PhD.
• Students who are already registered for PhD research study are not eligible for this competition.
• Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.

Application Deadline: Monday 15th July 2013

Completed application forms and studentship enquiries should be returned to Matthew Armstrong, Research Degrees Admissions Officer, Leeds University Business School at PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk .

If you are a former student of the University of Leeds you may be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary. 

Who is eligible?

• To be eligible you must have obtained a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree award from the University of Leeds. This applies regardless of when you graduated (eg obtained BA, BSc, BEng, BEd, LLB, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD, MLitt, MEd, MEng, MPhys, MSci, MChem, MMath, MBiol etc).
• The University allows registration onto a research degree if students have completed all the requirements for a Masters degree but have not yet been awarded. This is on the condition that the student supplies confirmation of the award of the qualification at a specific date after commencing the research degree. Applicants in this situation are also eligible to be considered for an Alumni Tuition Fee Bursary.
• You must register for an award leading to a Masters or PhD.
• You must be self financing. You are still deemed to be self financing if you have support from a friend or relative or if you are in receipt of other University of Leeds scholarships and awards.
• The bursary is open to students who are commencing their studies from September 2013; the bursary cannot be awarded retrospectively.

Value of the award:

The University will pay 10% of your tuition fees for each year you are registered and studying on the course (pro rata for part year programmes). The bursary will not be applied in the overtime (writing-up) period for research degree students.

The alumni bursary can be awarded in conjunction with other University of Leeds scholarships and awards; the 10% bursary is calculated based on the net fee remaining ie after other scholarship and awards have been deducted.

How to apply:

If you think you are eligible you need to email phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk. In the email you will need to provide information regarding your former studies, the course you have applied for and how you are funded for your tuition fees. We will need to verify that you are a former student and you will need to confirm that you have read the terms and conditions and are self financing for your tuition fees. You may be asked to provide evidence of your former University of Leeds award. If your course is of more than one year's duration you will not have to re-apply for the bursary each year.

Who is not eligible?

• Students who are funded at any time during their studies by a sponsor, ie have your tuition fees paid for by an employer or other industry or business sponsor, government, research council, charity or other third party organisation.
• Students on courses that are run in conjunction with other universities and where they are joint awards.
• Students who have not obtained a full undergraduate or postgraduate award from the University of Leeds. Programmes of study that do not lead to a degree award include pre-sessional programmes in English Language, English Language Foundation Programmes, occasional study programmes, exchange programmes, any certificate/ diploma programme or any continuing professional development programme.
  
  Programmes which are not eligible for the Alumni Bursary are:
• Postgraduate Diplomas or Postgraduate Certificates.
• PGCE programmes.
• A BA, BSc, Master's or PhD when studied as an intercalating part of the MBBS or BDS programmes.
• Programmes that are part of professional training programmes for dentists or doctors.
• Jointly awarded degrees.

Please note:

The University will review the bursary annually and reserves the right to vary or withdraw this bursary at its sole discretion but changes will not be applied retrospectively.

You must advise the University if at any time (before or after you register on your course) you obtain funding for your tuition fees from sponsors. If you are found to be in breach of your commitments, in any way not acted in good faith, or not responded fully or accurately to a University request for information, the University is entitled to immediately suspend a bursary. It may also then recover the 10% previously paid.

Economics Brazil Studentship

Deadline for applications: Sunday 30^th June 2013

Minimum academic requirements:  Standard entry requirements to the PhD Programme at Leeds University Business School

1 tuition-fee studentship is available for Brazilian (International) applicants who are commencing full-time PhD research study for the first time within the Economics Division from 1st October 2013.

Number of awards:  1 Economics Studentship award (fees only) for Brazilian candidates only.

Value of award: tuition fees at the relevant International rate. There are no additional allowances for travel or research costs. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number) to be eligible for a School Studentship;
• Applications without a valid University ID Number will be rejected. Find out more information on how to apply for a place on the research degree programme at Leeds University Business School;
• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree and a British Masters degree, (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate academic discipline, with a minimum average score of 60 per cent;
• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language requirements;
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree.
• The award will be made for one year in the first instance and renewable for a further period of up to two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• The award is available to a national of Brazil only.

Regulations:

• Awards must be taken up on 1^st October 2013 for PhD only.
• The awards are available for new research students undertaking full-time 3 years (+3) study leading to the degree of PhD.
• Students who are already registered for PhD research study are not eligible for this competition.
• Applicants must live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of this Scholarship.

Application Form: Download here  

Application Deadline: Sunday 30th June 2013

Further information : Please contact Matthew Armstrong, Research Degrees Admissions Officer (phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk)

If you are a former student of the University of Leeds you may be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary. 

Who is eligible?

• To be eligible you must have obtained a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree award from the University of Leeds. This applies regardless of when you graduated (eg obtained BA, BSc, BEng, BEd, LLB, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD, MLitt, MEd, MEng, MPhys, MSci, MChem, MMath, MBiol etc).
• The University allows registration onto a research degree if students have completed all the requirements for a Masters degree but have not yet been awarded. This is on the condition that the student supplies confirmation of the award of the qualification at a specific date after commencing the research degree. Applicants in this situation are also eligible to be considered for an Alumni Tuition Fee Bursary.
• You must register for an award leading to a Masters or PhD.
• You must be self financing. You are still deemed to be self financing if you have support from a friend or relative or if you are in receipt of other University of Leeds scholarships and awards.
• The bursary is open to students who are commencing their studies from September 2013; the bursary cannot be awarded retrospectively.

Value of the award:

The University will pay 10% of your tuition fees for each year you are registered and studying on the course (pro rata for part year programmes). The bursary will not be applied in the overtime (writing-up) period for research degree students.

The alumni bursary can be awarded in conjunction with other University of Leeds scholarships and awards; the 10% bursary is calculated based on the net fee remaining ie after other scholarship and awards have been deducted.

How to apply:

If you think you are eligible you need to email phd@lubs.leeds.ac.uk. In the email you will need to provide information regarding your former studies, the course you have applied for and how you are funded for your tuition fees. We will need to verify that you are a former student and you will need to confirm that you have read the terms and conditions and are self financing for your tuition fees. You may be asked to provide evidence of your former University of Leeds award. If your course is of more than one year's duration you will not have to re-apply for the bursary each year.

Who is not eligible?

• Students who are funded at any time during their studies by a sponsor, ie have your tuition fees paid for by an employer or other industry or business sponsor, government, research council, charity or other third party organisation.
• Students on courses that are run in conjunction with other universities and where they are joint awards.
• Students who have not obtained a full undergraduate or postgraduate award from the University of Leeds. Programmes of study that do not lead to a degree award include pre-sessional programmes in English Language, English Language Foundation Programmes, occasional study programmes, exchange programmes, any certificate/ diploma programme or any continuing professional development programme.
  
  Programmes which are not eligible for the Alumni Bursary are:
• Postgraduate Diplomas or Postgraduate Certificates.
• PGCE programmes.
• A BA, BSc, Master's or PhD when studied as an intercalating part of the MBBS or BDS programmes.
• Programmes that are part of professional training programmes for dentists or doctors.
• Jointly awarded degrees.

Please note:

The University will review the bursary annually and reserves the right to vary or withdraw this bursary at its sole discretion but changes will not be applied retrospectively.

You must advise the University if at any time (before or after you register on your course) you obtain funding for your tuition fees from sponsors. If you are found to be in breach of your commitments, in any way not acted in good faith, or not responded fully or accurately to a University request for information, the University is entitled to immediately suspend a bursary. It may also then recover the 10% previously paid.

Leeds International Research Scholarships are available to high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study in January 2014.

Value of awards: Fees at the international rate and a maintenance of £10,000 per annum.

Number of studentships available: Up to 9 available for study in any Faculty at the University of Leeds.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants MUST first submit a research degree study application form and all supporting documentation and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID number. Applications without a valid University BANNER ID number will be rejected;
• These awards are only available to applicants who would be liable to pay academic fees at the full international rate;
• Applicants must hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to a UK First Class Honours degree and graduated within the top 5% of their MSc / MA cohort;
• Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the Business School’s minimum English Language requirements;
• These awards are not open to individuals who have already been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification.

Download an application form
Application deadline: 17th June 2013 (LIRS Round 2)

Further information on eligibility criteria and application regulations. Alternatively please contact Matthew Armstrong, Research Degrees Admissions Officer, Leeds University Business School at PhD@lubs.leeds.ac.uk.