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2011 Research Degree Scholarships at Hull University Business School, UK

The following scholarships are available for students studying on our PhD programmes. Three scholarships that each pay the fees to the value of UK/EU tuition fees, irrespective of the nationality of the scholarship winner, and stipend to a maximum of three years. Applicants who:

  • have applied and received confirmation of an offer to study on the MPhil/PhD programme at Hull University Business School
  • are able to commence their studies in September 2011.
  • Competitive, awarded on the basis of best overall application, research proposal and fit with the school’s research strategy. Complete and submit the scholarship application form, as directed on the form, along with the following (note: applications submitted without full documentation will not be considered): A research proposal of approximately 3,000 words (excluding referencing) detailing excellent knowledge of subject literature and research methods. The research proposal should be properly referenced utilising Harvard referencing style. A covering letter to accompany the completed application form outlining your case for the scholarship award. A current detailed CV, identifying any research employment or experience and, where applicable, details of conference presentations or publications.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 17 May 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

    Leslie Wilson Research Scholarships 2011 for PhD Studies, UK

    The College invites applications for a Leslie Wilson Research Scholarship from well-qualified candidates
    who will be studying at the University of Cambridge for a PhD Degree. The Scholarship is tenable for up to three years from 1 October 2011 and there is no restriction of the field of study. Candidates must have graduated at a University before 1 October 2011. While consideration will normally be restricted to those who have obtained, or who have a strong prospect of obtaining, a first-class Honours degree (or its equivalent), evidence of subsequent intellectual development will be taken into account.
    In determining the value of the Scholarships in individual cases, the College will take into account candidates’ income from all sources. A maximum award of ca. £19,340 per year be made to a Scholar who has no other sources of finance as follows:
    Maintenance grant: £13,650 (estimate) (maximum award; see below)
    University fees: £ 3,440
    College fees: £ 2,250 (estimate)

    Scholarship Application Deadline:2 May 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

    PhD Studentship in the Departments of Marketing at Oxford Brookes University, UK: Customer Behaviour, Engagement and Management, CRM, Consumer Satisfaction, Relationship management

    Customer behaviour, engagement and management
    The full-time studentship, which includes an element for teaching will be for 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress. Starting bursary will be £20,000 pa plus student fees.
    Buying behaviour, customer engagement and CRM are strong interests for the Marketing Department at Oxford Brookes.  Consumer satisfaction, relationship management, symbolic consumption, cross-cultural behaviours and gift giving behaviour, are just some aspects of current research activity.  A significant emerging focus in the Department is that of consumer fairness and trust, linked to the growing capture and (mis)use of customer data. There is also much interest in C2C communication, reflecting changing social behaviours. We encourage applications into these areas of buying behaviour and customer interaction. Applicants are welcome from a background in social psychology as well as from business studies.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 April 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application