Postgraduate Research
The bursary competition is now CLOSED. The next general competition will be advertised in Spring 2012.
If you wish to apply to undertake a research degree in a different topic, for an MPhil, or on a non-resident basis, you are welcome to apply for a self-funded programme. Please see How to Apply.
Bursary competition 2011
Queen Margaret University is making funds available to support PhD students undertaking research in our key research themes. Funding will be allocated through one, university-wide competition. Full details are below:
What does the studentship cover?
Successful candidates will receive:
- full waiver of tuition fees
- an annual stipend of £11,000 for 3 years
- £2000 over the course of the project for expenses and travel
Students would start in September 2011. Funding lasts for 3 years for full-time students, 6 years for part-time.
Research methods training is offered in the first semester but after that there are no taught elements as such - students are expected to manage their own research project, with guidance from a supervisor.
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Who can apply?
PhD studentships can only be awarded for candidates willing to undertake research in specific topics as determined by the University and / or funding partners. No scholarships are available for other research projects.
To be eligible for a bursary, the following criteria must apply:
- The applicant meets the standard entry criteria for research degrees.
- The research proposal is in one of the topic areas specified.
- Applicants may apply to study on a part-time or full-time basis, but they must be willing to be resident within reach of Edinburgh.
- Applicants must be willing to study for a full PhD, not an MPhil.
- Applicants may come from the UK or any other country.
Successful candidates are likely to have a good qualification in the relevant topic: either a first class honours degree or a Masters. Dedication, enthusiasm and strong communication skills in both written and spoken English are essential.
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International applicants and the SORSAS scheme
International applicants are welcome to apply for QMU studentships. Successful candidates will receive the benefits listed above.
Unfortunately the SORSAS funding which had presiously been open to international research students is no longer available.
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How to apply
See How to Apply. The closing date for applications is 27 April 2011. No late applications will be accepted.
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What are the topics?
The topics relate to QMU's areas of specialism and are built around our inter-disciplinary Research Themes:
- Physical therapies
- Nutrition and metabolism in Health and Disease
- Healthcare Policy and Practice/Social Determinants of Health
- Speech and Communications
- Media, culture and production
- Sustainable business
Click here to see the full list.
If you wish to apply to undertake a research degree in a different topic, for an MPhil, or on a non-resident basis, you are welcome to apply for a self-funded programme. Please see How to Apply.
(By "self-funded" we mean that you would have to find another source of funds to pay your fees and living costs, as opposed to relying on funding from QMU.)
For further information please contact the Research Degrees Office, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh EH21 6UU, or email Research Degrees Office.
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