The School of Psychology is offering one Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Doctoral Research Studentship, in a second funding round, for entry in September 2024 to help to address the current under-representation among PhD students of those with BAME backgrounds in the UK. The project will be proposed by the applicant.
Details of our academics and a guide to the kinds of projects they are interested in supervising can be found on our list of supervisors. Please identify a member of faculty whose research interests/methodologies are similar to yours and approach them informally before submitting an application. They will be able to tell you if they would be interested in supervising a PhD on your chosen topic and may wish to comment on your draft research proposal.
More information about faculty research interests and expertise can be found via links to our four research groups:
Doctoral Tutor role:
As a Doctoral Tutor you will receive training and will be able to begin teaching in the first term of your studies. You will be encouraged to study for a formal teaching accreditation (Associate of the Higher Education Academy), enrolling on a ‘Starting to Teach’ module in the first term.
Eligibility
- This award will only pay fees at the Home/UK rate and is not open to International students liable for overseas fees.
- This award is for candidates from a BAME background, as defined by the Higher Education Statistics Agency: Black or Black British –Caribbean; Black or Black British –African; Other Black background; Asian or Asian British –Indian; Asian or Asian British–Pakistani; Asian or Asian British –Bangladeshi; Chinese; Other Asian background; Mixed –White and Black Caribbean; Mixed –White and Black African; Mixed –White and Asian; Other mixed background; Arab
- Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a First or a high Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, and/or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
- The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. We celebrate and promote diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all BAME candidates, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
How to apply
- Please read our full advert , and our Prospectus before you start your application.
- Deadline for applications: 15 February 2024 23:59
Interviews (in person or on Zoom) are scheduled for mid March 2024.