Develop your understanding and reach new heights in your career with a postgraduate research opportunity at Liverpool John Moores University

Our mission is to encourage our students to reach new heights and transform their lives, which we do by placing them at the heart of everything we do. Research is central to the student experience and informs the curriculum at all levels. With 94% of our research rated as of international quality or more by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, LJMU is ground-breaking in its approach and forward thinking in its attitude.

 We offer research students the opportunity to become part of a vibrant research community, which is delivering world-leading and internationally-excellent research right across the institution. We recognise the passion our students have for their research subject and provide the supportive academic environment for them to thrive.

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 PhD Scholarships 

 LJMU has a reputation for delivering pioneering research that is extending our knowledge and understanding across a diverse range of areas from neuroscience to engineering, public health to criminology. We strongly encourage multidisciplinary research and actively support collaboration with institutions across the world.

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