CSE Fully Funded PhD Studentship, University of Edinburgh 2015

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CSE Fully Funded PhD Studentship, University of
Edinburgh, 2015
University of Edinburgh Business School CSE
Fully Funded PhD Studentship for
International Students
PhD Studentship (CSE)
The Centre for Service Excellence (CSE) at the
University of Edinburgh Business School is offering a
fully funded PhD studentship on ‘Making a reality of
the Public Service – Dominant Logic’ .The CSE is an
interdisciplinary research and engagement centre
within the University of Edinburgh Business School.

Course(s) Offered: Mgt, Admin, etc
Course Level: Graduate (PhD)

Provider: University of Edinburgh Business School
Country to Study in: UK

Eligibility
Applicants should have:
possession of a Master’s degree from an
accredited university in the UK or overseas,
with evidence of above-average academic
achievement (more than 65% overall in your
Masters) and the ability to undertake
independent research (Master’s dissertation at
distinction level). This may be in a
management discipline, public policy, public
administration or management, or social
policy, and;
for applicants whose native language is not
English, an IELTS score of least 7.0, with no
score lower than 6.0 in each section, or the
equivalent from our approved list of
certificates.

Selection criteria:
Selection will be based on:
quality of research proposal;
previous academic performance;
reference letters; and
publications (if any).
Eligible groups
Citizens of All Countries
Participating Institutions
The Centre for Service Excellence (CSE), University
of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fields of study
The successful applicant will undertake
developmental activities that may include research
support and training for tutoring.
As part of their studentship, they will also be
expected to contribute to the school’s teaching
programmes during their second and third years of
the scholarship, for a maximum of six hours per
week.
Number of awards
Not specified, please inquire from provider
Sponsorship duration
The award will be for three years, subject to
satisfactory progress
Scholarship benefits
The CSE offers a fully funded PhD studentship,
whose value is £14,000 + tuition fees (EU/overseas).
The award is broken down and awarded at the

following rates:
European Union candidates: standard EU
tuition fee plus maintenance fee of £14,000
per year.
Non-European Union candidates: standard non-
EU tuition fee plus maintenance fee of £14,000
per year.
Method of Application
All applications are made online at the official
website.
To apply for this scheme, please ensure that in your
online application you:
Specify that you wish to be considered for this
studentship;
include a covering letter explaining your
reasons for applying and why you are the ideal
person to receive this scholarship;
include an initial research proposal specifying
your research question, how it fits into and
extends the literature, and your initial thoughts
upon an appropriate methodology – this
should be a maximum of 1,500 words (plus
references); and
include a CV.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it
is below) for complete information onhow to apply
for this scholarship award.

DEADLINES:
The deadline date for applications is Friday 1st May
2015

PLEASE NOTE:
It is advisable to apply as early as possible to
ensure your application receives full consideration.
Depending on your location, interviews may be
carried out remotely, e.g. Skype.

Application Deadline: 1 May 2015
Open to International Applicants: Yes