30/09/2021
Youth mental health and youth resilience
Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
Deadline: rolling
About the Project
Queen Mary University of London's Youth Resilience Research Unit invites applications for a fully-funded PhD Studentship to undertake research in the area(s) of youth resilience and/or youth mental health. For more on the Unit, visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/iphs/centres-and-teams/centre-for-primary-care-and-mental-health/youth-resilience-research-unit/
Applications should be submitted through the Queen Mary application system. At the link below, select "PhD", "Full-time", and the appropriate semester:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/applying-for-a-phd/
Alongside the application form on the website, the candidate should submit the following supporting documents:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV; max 2 pages)
• Copies of degree certificates with transcripts
• Proof of English language ability for overseas applicants from non-English speaking countries
• Statement of purpose (max 2 pages). This should set out your previous academic or other experience relevant to the proposed research; why you wish to undertake this research at Queen Mary; your previous research or professional training; and what further training you think you will need to complete a PhD.
• Research proposal (max 2 pages). This should be in the area(s) of youth resilience and/or youth mental health and contain clear aims and outputs, and consider what ethical issues you will need to consider in undertaking this research.
• Two references. At least one reference must be from an academic referee who is in a position to comment on the standard of your academic work and suitability for postgraduate level study. Where appropriate, a second referee can provide comment on your professional experience.
Funding Notes
Funding from Barts Charity is for 39 months (3 years, plus three months to facilitate writing). It includes UK/EU university fees and a tax-free stipend starting at £24,200 per annum. Applicants must have no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the studentship. For example: UK nationals, EU nationals seeking permanent settlement in the UK, or nationals of any other country with unrestricted UK immigration status (eg, indefinite leave to remain) and full-time residence in the UK at the time of application
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