Do you have a desire to pursue your higher studies in the UK? Then go ahead and apply for the Doctoral Research International Studentship offered by the University of Sussex.
The funding programme supports excellent and deserving students who want to commence postgraduate research degree at the university.
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The University of Sussex is a public research university with the mission of doing high-quality research on real-world issues, important global policy concerns, and business practises, as well as developing present and future leaders who will support critical and unique thinking. In the QS Global World Rankings 2021, it is now placed 246.
Why study at the University of Sussex? The University of Sussex is a place where students can make a difference in the world. It is known around the world for bringing together great academics from various fields and for having a method that produces the most effective and meaningful results. Students at Sussex learn from some of the top university professors and researchers in the UK, all of whom are at the cutting edge of their areas.
Established in 1961, University of Sussex is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Brighton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South East England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Sussex is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Sussex offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Countries: All nationalities
Eligible Course or Subjects: Postgraduate Research degree in the School of Psychology
Applicants can apply to work with any member of faculty from one of our four research groups:
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a First or a high Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, and/or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
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The University of Sussex will provide a stipend for 3 years (tied to the UKRI studentship rates, currently £15,609 p.a.) to cover living costs. Overseas fees and research/training costs are also covered. You will also be expected to take up Doctoral Tutoring during your 6 semesters (3 years) of funding. This work is paid at Grade 5.1 (currently £13.88 per hour), and covers contact time, preparation and marking. You will be expected to work approximately 165 hours per year, dependent on modules selected and availability.
Application Process
How to Apply: The students must take admission in the PhD programme at the university. After that, they can submit your application online for PhD in Psychology.
Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
Personal statement
Work experience
Letter of reference
Proof of English language proficiency
Academic transcripts
Specific program requirements.
Admission Requirements: A research proposal that outlines your knowledge of the research area, hypotheses that could be addressed in your PhD, and an outline of potential methods. The research proposal should be approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words in length and not exceed 3 pages, including references. It should be set at a minimum of 10 font type with margins a minimum of 1cm.
Current degree transcript(s) with full details of performance on all completed courses.
Two academic references.
An up-to-date CV.
A document summarising any teaching experience you have and illustrating your suitability for a Doctoral Tutor role.
Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
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