PhD Research Opportunities at Nottingham University Business School

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Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom University of Nottingham Full time

Embark on a Journey of Academic Excellence with a PhD Studentship at Nottingham University Business School

We are seeking two highly motivated and talented individuals to join our esteemed research community as PhD researchers. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge scholarship within the dynamic field of business.

Two Fully Funded Scholarships Available:

  • One international scholarship covering tuition fees (£23,500) and a yearly stipend (£19,237).
  • One home scholarship covering tuition fees (£5,350) and a yearly stipend (£19,237).

Both scholarships are awarded for a duration of three years.

Explore Diverse Research Pathways:

Nottingham University Business School boasts eight departments offering PhD pathways in four key areas:

  • Business and Management
  • Business and Society
  • Finance and Risk
  • Industrial Economics

Strategic Research Focus Areas:

Our departments have identified strategic research topic areas, including:

  • Corporate governance and Climate Reporting (Accounting)
  • AI-Enhanced Sustainable Finance and Risk Management (Finance, Risk and Banking)
  • Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (Hyden Green Institute)
  • Contemporary issues in Industrial Economics (Industrial Economics)
  • Marketing for the greater good (Marketing)
  • Sustainable work and employment (Organisational Behaviours and Human Resource Management)
  • Contemporary Supply Chain Management to enhance sustainability and/or resilience (Operations Management and Information Systems)
  • Sustainability in Business (Strategy and International Business)

Connect with Potential Supervisors:

We encourage you to identify a potential supervisor whose research aligns with your interests. Reach out to them to discuss your project ideas before submitting your application.

Application Process:

Submit a comprehensive research proposal outlining your proposed research in one or more of the strategic topic areas listed above. Your proposal should clearly demonstrate your ability to conduct original and impactful research.



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