We are delighted to invite applications for two University-funded PhD scholarships (+3), commencing in October 2022. One is available to International applicants and one is restricted to UK residents.
UBDC’s mission is to be an international centre-of-excellence in the research use of digital footprint data and associated analytical technologies to address the challenges of urban planning, development and management. Working with a supervisory team from the Centre, the successful students will develop projects aligned with this mission. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in developing advanced skills in quantitative or data-driven social research, and in applying these to real-world urban policy problems.
University of Glasgow Information
Established in 1451, University of Glasgow is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Glasgow (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dumfries, Singapore. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Glasgow (UofG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Glasgow (UofG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 568 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria
- They should have a good first degree (2.1. or higher) in an appropriate discipline including, but not limited to: social sciences, economics, geography, computing science, statistics or environmental sciences.
- They should be able to demonstrate quantitative or data-driven research skills appropriate to their level of qualification.
- They should be able to demonstrate an interest in and appreciation of the challenges of urban social science research.
Please note that all applicants must also meet the entry requirements for the Urban Studies, PhD.
Offered Benefits
The scholarship is available as a +3 programme only. The programme will commence in October 2022. The funding includes:
- An annual stipend at the UKRI rate
- Fees at the standard home rate or international rate (funding will support one scholarship at the International rate and the other at the Home rate)
- Students can also draw on a Research Training Support Grant, usually up to a maximum of £750 per year
Application Process
Go to Urban Big Data Center (UBDC) on www.gla.ac.uk to apply
All scholarship awards are subject to candidates successfully securing admission to a PhD programme within the Urban Studies subject area of the School of Social and Political Sciences. Successful applicants will be invited to apply for admission to the relevant PhD programme after they are selected for funding.
Find out more, including full details on how to apply, on the University of Glasgow website.
Required Documents:
Applicants must apply via the Scholarships Application Portal, uploading the following documentation:
- UBDC PhD Scholarship application form (in Word format)
- Academic transcripts (All relevant Undergraduate and Master’s level degree transcripts (and translations, if not originally in English) – provisional transcripts are sufficient if you are yet to complete your degree).
- 2 references (where possible your references should include an academic familiar with your work. Both references can be from academics but you may include a work reference, especially if you have been out of academia for more than 5 years).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (academic where applicable).
Established in 1451, University of Glasgow is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Glasgow (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Scotland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dumfries, Singapore. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Glasgow (UofG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Glasgow (UofG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 568 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.