Open University 2022 Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law

The Open University Business and Law Schools invite applications for a number of full-time funded PhD studentships beginning 1 February 2023.  Your application should be based on one of the advertised projects. We also welcome full- and part-time applications in other areas of business, management and law, including on a self-funded basis, dependent on supervision availability.

You will join a vibrant environment of students and academics in the Faculty of Business and Law who conduct research of the highest international standard that has economic, public and social value consistent with the mission of the Open University. You will work with subject specialists and have the opportunity to develop your skills in research communication, engagement and impact.

• Table of Content
• About Open University
• Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law
• Aim and Benefits of Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law
• Requirements for Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Open University

The Open University was established by Royal Charter on 23 April 1969 and celebrated its 50th birthday in 2019.  We are the leading university for flexible, innovative teaching and world-leading research in the United Kingdom and in 157 countries worldwide. Uniquely placed to understand the needs of part-time students, combining their learning while earning, our innovative, award-winning distance teaching credentials have seen over 2 million students receive an education, otherwise denied to them at campus-based universities.  In addition to UK qualit...... continue reading

Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law

Aim and Benefits of Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law

Studentships cover tuition fees, a generous research training support grant and a stipend (circa £15,609 per annum) for 36 months.

Requirements for Full time PhD Studentships in the Faculty of Business and Law Qualification

Applicants for the PhD programme should have minimum qualifications of an upper second class honours degree 2:1 (or an equivalent) and usually a specialist masters in a subject relevant to the intended study with a strong research element.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Your application must include:

• a proposal which should be at least 1,000 words and no longer than 2,000 words, which indicates your knowledge of the literature, methods and likely approach to your project of interest (guidance on how to write your research proposal)
• a covering letter indicating your suitability for the project
• a fully completed application form
• copies of degree certificates and transcripts relevant to your application

For more details, visit Open University website.