PhD Studentships in Business and Economics

Leeds University Business School

University of Leeds

As a renowned Business School, we are proud of our diverse and prolific research community. We are rated top ten in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE, 2008) and are part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Centre (WRDTC). Funded by the ESRC, the WRDTC combines the expertise of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York and is one of the UK’s biggest and most successful training centres for postgraduate researchers in the social sciences.

The University of Leeds is also part of the prestigious Russell Group which represents 24 leading UK universities that are committed to maintaining the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector.

PhD supervision is available in all of our academic departments:
Accounting and Finance
Economics
International Business
Management
Marketing
Work and Employment Relations

A distinguishing feature of our Business School research degree programme is a strong emphasis on formal training in research methods and the development of researcher skills. Plus, with guaranteed personal desk space and access to one of the largest university libraries in the UK, you will soon feel at home in our research community.

Great support is also available whether that is from the Graduate School team who you will deal with on a regular basis in the Business School or by accessing some of the services available across the University including the international office for postgraduate researchers joining us from overseas.

Studentships:
There are up to 12 studentships available in the year including our own Business School Studentships worth £13590 (subject to change) per annum for up to 3 years, this studentship is currently open for applications and the deadline for the is 15th April 2013. Other studentships are released at various stages throughout the year so keep checking back for the latest opportunities.

Discover more: www.business.leeds.ac.uk/phd