School of Geographical & Earth Sciences

The School of Geographical & Earth Sciences at the University of Glasgow invites applications for one Ecne PhD Scholarship to fund both research and teaching activities. This Scholarship is intended to support research students who wish to undertake a part-time PhD whilst contributing to the School’s teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The duration of the Scholarship is 5 years. It is expected that the successful applicant will work on their PhD research for approximately two thirds of their time, whilst engaging in teaching activities (to include preparation time, contact time and marking) for the remaining one third of their time.

The Scholarship will include:

• an annual remuneration package of at least £20,188 for living expenses;
• tuition fees at the home level; for an outstanding international applicant, consideration will be given to waiving the difference between the international and home fees.

The Scholarship is open to all areas of Earth Systems Science research that is being actively pursued by members of academic staff in the School. For more information about the School’s research, see https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/research/earthsystemsresearch/. To find a supervisor in a given area of interest, see https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/staff/.

Regarding teaching, each successful applicant will be expected to be involved in tutoring, demonstrating and project supervision at all levels of the undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum throughout the academic session. Lecturing opportunities may also be available depending on prior experience. For more information about our undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, see https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/undergraduate/ and https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/ges/postgraduate/.

It is expected that this position should be taken up by October 2025 and no later than 12 January 2026.

To apply, you should follow the procedure outlined at https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapplyforapostgraduateresearchdegree/. Candidates will be interviewed for this position and must include a teaching statement indicating why they wish to teach, why they are suitable for this opportunity, and previous teaching experience if applicable. In the online application system, you should enter “Ecne Scholarship” in the box that requests information about funding arrangements.

The closing date for applications is 30th May 2025. Shortlisted candidates will have two interviews: one focussing on research and the other on teaching.

How to apply: Apply online, you must select “Univ of Glasgow Scholarship” as the funding source when submitting your application in order to be considered for a scholarship.
If you have any questions regarding the Ecne Scholarship, email Leenah.Khan@glasgow.ac.uk

Starting October 2025, these are  available via a competitive process. The successful candidate will receive full funding, for tuition and stipend at UKRI standard levels. International candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Applications close on 7 March 2025.

We offer two College PhD Scholarships to begin October 1 2025. Each scholarship will be awarded to a student of outstanding ability and academic potential seeking to undertake a PhD on a topic that complements the current research activities of either the Earth Systems Science Research Group (ESSRG) or the Human Geography Research Group (HGRG). 

The award provides for UK tuition costs and an annual stipend in line with the UKRI rate (currently at £19,237) over the course of three and a half years. Plus the provision of up to £1000 per annum in research monies.

There may be scope for an international tuition fee waiver for an outstanding candidate, but this is not guaranteed. International applicants may consider providing the difference between UK tuition fees and international tuition fees through alternate sources.

Competition Process

We invite applicants to apply by submitting:

1. A Research Proposal of maximum 2000 words (in Word, not PDF) comprising title, proposed supervisors, introduction to the project, aims and objectives, research and policy context (if relevant) and potential impact (if relevant), research methodology, provisional schedule, and bibliography; Proposals that are interdisciplinary are especially welcome.
2. A maximum two-page CV;
3. Applicant statement, maximum 500 words, on how your qualifications, skills, attributes and experience fit with the requirements of the proposed research project. You may include reference to relevant education, training, work/voluntary experience and personal interests;
4. Degree transcripts in English (Undergraduate and Masters, if relevant).

The research proposal must be your own work, but your proposed supervisor may guide and advise you on developing and improving the proposal.

Please email these documents to Leenah Khan (Leenah.khan@glasgow) by 5pm Glasgow time February 14 2025 using the subject ‘College Scholarship application’. Applications after this time/date will not be considered.

Applicants should also ask one referee to send a reference letter in support of their application to Leenah.khan@glasgow.ac.uk by February 14, clearly stating the name of the applicant and the project in the email subject line.

Selection Process

• Stage 1. After the application deadline the applications will be checked to ensure all requested information has been provided. All eligible applications will then move forward to Stage 2.
• Stage 2. An assessment panel with no conflict of interest will assess all eligible applications to select a shortlist for interview. Interviews are expected to take place on the week beginning 31st March.
• Stage 3. Post interview the preferred candidate will be asked to undertake a formal application to the University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering Graduate School and will be proposed for approval by the College so that a formal offer can be made.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, it will not be possible to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted.

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