University of Birmingham is inviting applications from all who meet our eligibility criteria of having obtained or who are expected to obtain at least a 2.1 degree classification (see individual studentship projects for more detailed information).
About University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB PhD Studentships
Each 4-year studentship will be conducted in close collaboration with a partner organisation. The studentships are with a range of partner organisations (including public, private, or third sector partners) with interest and expertise in human behaviour. Each doctoral researcher will have 2 academic supervisors from the University of Birmingham and a supervisor based within the partner organisation.Â
Each 4-year studentship will include a stipend at UKRI rate (for 24/25 this is £19,237 – paid in monthly instalments) and tuition fees. As part of the training programme, PhD students will have access to an exciting training programme to support their research and development as a researcher. As key members of CENTRE-UB, each PhD student will be given opportunities to engage with and present at a range of dissemination and public engagement activities. Â
We are working together with The Talent Foundry, an organisation that enhances social mobility in young people from underserved communities. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to access pre-application support. If shortlisted for an interview, The Talent Foundry will also provide preparation support. To check if you are eligible for this support, please complete this brief survey.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):Â University of Birmingham
Host Institution(s): University of Birmingham
Scholarship Worth: Full Funding + Stipend
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Masters, PhD
Nationality:Â International Students
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a PhD studentship, you are required to have obtained or are expected to obtain at least a 2.1 degree classification from a UK university (or equivalent for a non-UK university) in an area related to the specific PhD project. Please check the specific requirements for your chosen project. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact the supervisor of the PhD project.Â
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Projects
All studentships are co-designed and co-supervised by researchers at the University of Birmingham together with partner organisations from a range of sectors. This close link with partner organisations provides a unique learning opportunity for the PhD students to apply their learning across different contexts, sectors and environments beyond that of traditional academia.
We are currently inviting applications for the following projects:
- A data analytics approach to identifying doping risk indicatos – development of a doping suspect prioritisation tool
- An exploration of the support and safety nets in place for families with children experiencing food insecurity
- Developing digital tools to improve screening for autism: Identifying diagnostic markers based on facial and bodily movements
- Embedding behavioural science insights into Early Intervention and Prevention across service areas (adult social care, children and families and housing), to explore ways of supporting citizens before they present to the council during crisis
- Evaluating the impact of the Domestic Abuse Suicide Risk Assessment Tool
- How does ‘trust’ influence partnership synergy within Participatory Research in the voluntary and community sector?
- Increasing physical activity levels among frail older adults: studying optimal implementation and mechanisms through which benefits occur
- Pro-environmental behaviour change and the role of zoos
- Shaping protective behaviour optimising the communication of climate change health statistics
- STARTING SCHOOL Study: SmarTphones and Adolescent Risk and resilienT factors for wellbeing when transitionING SCHOOL
- Understanding risk and resilience factors for mental health and neurodiversity with BERRI in children and adolescents
- Using physical exercise to improve the welfare of content moderators
- Understanding the behaviour of analysts working with online violent extremist content
Benefits
Each 4-year studentship will include a UKRI-rate stipend (for 24/25 this is £19,237 – paid in monthly instalments) and tuition fees. PhD students will also have access to ample training opportunities.Â
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How to Apply for University of Birmingham CENTRE-UB PhD Studentships
To apply for a CENTRE-UB PhD studentship you should complete the CENTRE-UB application form, which you can download here. This form, together with your CV, your academic transcript, and two references should be submitted via email to centre-ubehaviour@contacts.bham.ac.uk If you have not yet completed your undergraduate degree, please provide the transcript of the previous years and an academic reference which confirms your expected degree classification. At least one of the references should be an academic reference. In your email, you should include the project descriptor to indicate which PhD project you are applying to – the descriptor for each project is mentioned in the information above.
Experience shows that students who are engaged in early discussions about the project with the supervisors are more likely to be successful in their application. We therefore encourage you to contact your potential supervisors and ask any questions you may have about the project.
As part of our reporting to our funder, the ESRC, CENTRE-UB is required to provide diversity statistics for the overall funding applicant pool. All applicants are therefore requested to answer a brief online survey. Please note that all questions can be answered with ‘prefer not to say’. At the end of the survey, you will be provided with a number which you are requested to include in your studentship application. Please note that this information will not be available to the panel evaluating the studentship applications and will never be available to the supervisors of your project. You can find the online survey here.Â
Documents requirements
Steps for applying for a studentship:
- Select the PhD project you would like to apply to
- Download the Centre-UB PhD application form
- Complete the EDI survey
- Email the following documents to centre-ubehaviour@contacts.bham.ac.uk, including the project descriptor in the heading of your email:Â
a) Centre-UB PhD application form
b) Your CV
c) Academic transcripts
d) References (at least one academic reference)
For specific questions about the project, please contact the supervisor of the PhD project.
Deadline for applications 16 May, interviews are expected to be early in June 2024.