Aberdeen’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Positions: Political Concepts in the World (POLITICO) in UK, 2019

The University of Aberdeen, in collaboration with the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie programme, is inviting applications for Early Stage Researchers Fellowships lasting 3 years starting in September 2019. These fellowships are awarded for ground- breaking research on how political concepts emerge and are used in the world.

Founded in 1495, Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest University and the fifth oldest in the UK. Ranked within the world top 140 in the recent QS global league table, Aberdeen is the ‘global University of the north’. The University has over 14,000 matriculated students and 3,600 staff representing 120 nationalities. We encourage bold thinking, creativity and innovation and we nurture ambition with many opportunities for professional and personal development in an inclusive learning environment which challenges, inspires and helps every individual to reach their full potential.

Applicants are required to have English IELTS Level 6.5 or above.

Scholarship Description

• Applications Deadline: January 20, 2019
• Course Level: Positions are available to pursue PhD programme.
• Study Subject: Positions are awarded for ground-breaking research on how political concepts, such as citizenship, civil society and rule of law, are used in the world.
• Scholarship Award: Salary will be £26,489.40 per annum. ESRs will be employed by the University on a salary of £26,075 per annum, and will be eligible for a range of additional benefits including ample travel and research funding.
• Nationality: All EU countries.
• Number of Scholarships: Six positions are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in the UK

Eligibility for the Scholarship

Eligible Countries: All EU countries.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Candidates are required to meet the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher eligibility criteria. In particular, at the time of the appointment candidates must have had less than 4 years full-time equivalent research experience and must not have already obtained a PhD. Additionally, they must not have resided in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the appointment.

Criteria

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject or equivalent (or due to complete by Saturday 1 September 2019)
• Equivalent of UK First Class Honours degree
• English IELTS Level 6.5 or above
• Be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of your research career and have not been awarded a PhD by the application closing
• Must not have resided in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the appointment.

English Language Requirements: Applicants are required to have English IELTS Level 6.5 or above.