20 PhD Studentships available for October 2016 entry

Glasgow Caledonian University is currently seeking applications from highly qualified individuals for 20 full-time PhD studentship projects that fit with the university’s research excellence strategy.

Research Areas include:

• Analytical Sciences and Engineering


• Built Environment, Construction and Surveying


• Business and Management


• Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems


• Criminology, Sociology, Social Work and Social Policy


• Engineering


• Health Psychology and Medical Sociology


• Life Sciences and Neuromuscular Disease


• Musculoskeletal Health and Active Ageing


• Politics and Social Policy


• Social Equality, Marketing and Public Health


• Social Innovation and Open Innovation


• Social Sciences and Public Health


• Social Work


• Sociology, Psychology and Health Innovation Science


• Sustainable and Ethical Business


• Visual Health, Healthy Ageing and Active Living

The list of studentship project titles is available at: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/phdopportunities   

PhD students at GCU have an expert supervisory team, are part of our award winning Graduate School and are aligned with one of the following strategic research themes reflecting the university’s commitment to the common good:

• Healthy Lives – Public Health & Long-term Conditions


• Inclusive Societies – Social Innovation & Equalities and Justice


• Sustainable Environments – Urban Environments & Efficient Systems

Funding and Eligibility

The studentships of £18,900 per year are for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress. The studentships cover the payment of tuition fees (currently £4,100 for UK/EU students or £11,200 for International students). Each studentship provides an annual stipend of £14,800 for UK/EU students or £7,700 for International students. Students will also benefit from funding to attend conferences and specialist training programmes.

Applicants will normally hold a relevant 1^st or 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or a Masters degree in a subject relevant to the research project; however please note that some projects have additional specific requirements. Equivalent professional qualifications and any appropriate research experience may be considered. A minimum English language level of IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.0 is required. Some research disciplines may require higher levels.   

How to Apply

Full details of the studentship projects and the university research application form can be found at: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/phdopportunities   

Please send the completed application form, stating the project title and reference number, with a CV, copies of academic qualifications, references, and any other required documentation to the Admissions Office by email to: researchapplications@gcu.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Monday 18 April 2016

Research at Glasgow Caledonian University

GCU’s position as a world-class research institution has been reaffirmed by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results:

• Overall, the University is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for allied health research at world-leading and internationally excellent standards


• Almost two-thirds of GCU’s social work and social policy submission was rated world-leading and internationally excellent, with 80% of impact in this area rated at world-class levels


• GCU research in the built environment also performed strongly overall in the UK, with impact in this area rated as top 20 in the UK combining world-leading and internationally excellent research submissions

To find out more about research at GCU please visit: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/