PhD Studentship: Masters plus PHD - Sustainability Government
University of Essex
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and int...
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and int...
Opportunity details
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and international levels. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in political science or a related subject are invited to put forward a proposal for a PhD research project in the field of environment and sustainability as it relates to government or political Science. The successful applicant will then undertake the following masters degree commencing in January 2027 and further develop their research proposal before proceeding to the PhD phase: MA Politics MPP Master of Public Policy Research Proposal You are invited to submit a 1000 word (max) project area proposal that describes the area that you wish to research. This call for proposals is broadly defined, leaving scope for the applicant to develop their own specific research proposal as part of the application. The successful candidate will further develop their proposal in close consultation with the supervisory team during the masters’ year and further during the PhD phase. In your proposal you should identify ONE of the following four disciplines that you would like to integrate into your research to ensure that it your project is interdisciplinary in nature: Law, Business, Sociology, or Life Science. It is not necessary to have any prior knowledge of this additional discipline as you will be given training...
Eligibility
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and international levels. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in political science or a related subject are invited to put forward a proposal for a PhD research project in the field of environment and sustainability as it relates to government or political Science. The successful applicant will then undertake the following masters degree commencing in January 2027 and further develop their research proposal before proceeding to the PhD phase: MA Politics MPP Master of Public Policy Research Proposal You are invited to submit a 1000 word (max) project area proposal that describes the area that you wish to research.
Requirements
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and international levels. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in political science or a related subject are invited to put forward a proposal for a PhD research project in the field of environment and sustainability as it relates to government or political Science. The successful applicant will then undertake the following masters degree commencing in January 2027 and further develop their research proposal before proceeding to the PhD phase: MA Politics MPP Master of Public Policy Research Proposal You are invited to submit a 1000 word (max) project area proposal that describes the area that you wish to research.
Funding and benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: £21,805. Home tuition fee waiver. Living costs stipend at the UK Research and Innovation recommended level per year. The stipend for 2026-27 is £21,805. A research allowance of £10,000 (in total) to be spent on authorised research costs, for example supplies and equipment, fieldwork etc. Closing Date: 11:59 pm BST on Monday 14th September 2026
Required documents
research proposal
How to apply
The successful applicant will then undertake the following masters degree commencing in January 2027 and further develop their research proposal before proceeding to the PhD phase: MA Politics MPP Master of Public Policy Research Proposal You are invited to submit a 1000 word (max) project area proposal that describes the area that you wish to research. This call for proposals is broadly defined, leaving scope for the applicant to develop their own specific research proposal as part of the application. Person Specification Only UK domiciled applicants who meet the following criteria may apply: Not already have a Master’s degree.
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Benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: £21,805. Home tuition fee waiver. Living costs stipend at the UK Research and Innovation recommended level per year. The stipend for 2026-27 is £21,805. A research allowance of £10,000 (in total) to be spent on authorised research costs, for example supplies and equipment, fieldwork etc. Closing Date: 11:59 pm BST on Monday 14th September 2026
Eligibility summary
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and international levels. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in political science or a related subject are invited to put forward a proposal for a PhD research project in the field of environment and sustainability as it relates to government or political Science. The successful applicant will then undertake the following masters degree commencing in January 2027 and further develop their research proposal before proceeding to the PhD phase: MA Politics MPP Master of Public Policy Research Proposal You are invited to submit a 1000 word (max) project area proposal that describes the area that you wish to research.
Requirements
Scholarship Opportunity This is an opportunity to undertake a fully funded masters’ degree and an interdisciplinary PhD under the ‘Sustainable Transitions – Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme’ at the University of Essex. (All tuition fees are covered and an annual stipend provided throughout the Masters and PhD phases.) The purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars with the skills and expertise to contribute to ‘sustainable transitions’ at local, national and international levels. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in political science or a related subject are invited to put forward a proposal for a PhD research project in the field of environment and sustainability as it relates to government or political Science. The successful applicant will then undertake the following masters degree commencing in January 2027 and further develop their research proposal before proceeding to the PhD phase: MA Politics MPP Master of Public Policy Research Proposal You are invited to submit a 1000 word (max) project area proposal that describes the area that you wish to research.
Documents required
research proposal
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