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PhD Opportunities at CCSR
PhD students are highly valued members of the research centre and we strive to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for study. Our Graduate courses are formally recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (1+3 and +3 schemes).
PhD Studentship Opportunities Poster 2010
What topic?
We welcome applications to study contemporary social, economic and political questions using up-to-date and imaginative research methods, including the use of quantitative data resources (e.g. social surveys). It will be possible for potential students to receive joint supervision from specialists from other disciplines in the School of Social Science or from elsewhere in the University. Research may be UK focused or have an international comparative dimension.
We are particularly keen to receive applications in the following research areas click on the link for more information:
- Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Multilevel Modelling
- Small Area Estimation
- Data Rights, Confidentiality and Privacy Research
- Relationships and relationship structures
- Work and Employment
- Social Network Analysis
- Public Engagement
- Census & Survey Research
- Health Inequalities
See also this list of supervisors and potential topic areas
How to apply
Potential applicants should have a good first degree (first or upper second) in either a social science subject or statistics. Applications from excellent candidates from other backgrounds will be considered. In the first instance, expressions of interest should be addressed to the CCSR Centre Administrator: Margaret Martin.
Formal applications can be made on-line at http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/
or by mail (forms available from Vicky Barnes who administers our postgraduate admissions).
Available Funding 2010
Five studentships are available; from the Economic & Social Research Council These prestigious awards include fees and an annual stipend of up to £16,290 and an additional allowance for research expenses.
To apply for one of these, simply indicate that this is your intended source of funding in the financial section of the application form. If your application for a PhD place is successful, we will contact you about the nomination process.
Deadline for funding applications is 19th March 2010.
Useful links
list of supervisors and potential topic areas