The University of Exeter Business School MRes + PhD Scholarships in Management and Business for Black British researchers

The University of Exeter Business School trains world-class researchers who will shape our how we understand and respond to the most important societal challenges. We are offering a 1-year MRes plus the 3-year doctoral scholarship for Black British researchers. We are keen to receive applications from UK domiciled residents identifying as Black (Black or Black British African, Black or Black British Caribbean, Black or Black British other or Mixed Black or Black British).

We have a very generous funding scheme to support the most outstanding students who wish to complete a PhD in Accounting or Management. Successful applicants first receive funding to complete one of the University of Exeter Business School’s Research Masters (MRes), which provides a rigorous foundation in the skills that are required to conduct high quality research. Students who meet the PhD entry criteria will then receive funding for full-time study in one of the University of Exeter Business School’s PhD programmes.

Students receive full funding, which includes a tax-free stipend of £19,000 that covers the MRes plus the 3-year PhD, and a tuition fee waiver. Students are additionally eligible for funding to support their research, development and conference attendance. The scholarship includes a requirement that students work as teaching or research assistants for 23 days (180 hours) a year. This is a valuable part of your training and will ensure that you graduate from the Business School as a highly skilled researcher and educator. The Programme is run on a full-time basis only and students are expected to live in Exeter.

Students in the Management and Business pathway first complete the one-year MRes in Management, which prepares students for a PhD in an area requiring diverse methodologies and a solid grounding in theory (e.g., management, entrepreneurship, accounting). Decisions on PhD topic and supervision will be made towards the end of the MRes, giving students plenty of time to explore a range of topics and to meet the faculty.

You will be asked to complete the application form, and to upload the documents listed below by midnight on Monday 11th July 2022.

Note, your application will not be considered if you do not upload all of the documents listed below in the specified form; please do not upload any additional documents as they will not be considered.

Application Timeline:

• Applications are due by midnight Monday 11th July 2022.
• Shortlisting w/c 11th July 2022 with invites to interview same week.
• Interviews held w/c 25th July 2022
• Orientation for new students takes place in mid-September.