The Carnegie School of Sport in Leeds Beckett University is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. The studentship provides a bursary of £14,777 per annum (pro-rata into 12 monthly payments) and UK/EU Fees paid for a period of three years. We will also support travel to Copenhagen to the value of £500 per year. It is a requirement that the successful applicant will be based full-time at our Headingley Campus, and will undertake a period of study of at least six months in Copenhagen, across the three years. Following submission of a PhD thesis and successful completion of a public PhD defence, the student will receive an Award from both universities.
Proposals can be discussed with the project lead; Dr Toni WIlliams ([email protected]) prior to application.
Candidates should complete the online application form including a clear research proposal
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 19th November 2018
Interviews will take place week commencing 3rd December 2018
Submit your application following the instructions in ‘How to Apply’
General enquiries should be directed to Laura McMahon [email protected]
Please visit the following webpage for further information https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/carnegie-school-of-sport/double-degree-with-the-university-of-copenhagen/
Contacts: Professor Andrew Sparkes [email protected] or Dr Adam Evans [email protected]
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic student who will fully engage in the dynamic and vibrant research environment offered by both universities. Applicants should have (or be near completion of) a Master’s degree and have a First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. In addition, applicants should have excellent written and oral communication skills and experience of qualitative research methods.
Candidates should submit an application to Research Admissions ([email protected]) including the following:
Applicants are asked to complete the research student application form and provide a proposal of the research to be undertaken using the headings as a guide.
If English is not your First Language
We will require evidence that you have the necessary language skills to fulfil the requirements of the award
What happens once I submit my application?
So that your application is dealt with quickly please ensure you send all the required documents.
The Graduate School will contact candidates invited for interview by email from 19th November 2018.
Students from Outside of the UK and EU
Prospective students from outside of the UK and EU who wish to apply to study at Leeds Beckett University will be required to make up the difference annually between the UK/EU fees to be paid by the University of £4,260 and overseas fees of £12,500.
The fee difference must be paid prior to starting. Overseas applicants must refer to the UKVI regulations on studying in the UK and therefore contact [email protected] – telephone: +44 (0)113 812 5385 before submitting.