Department of Psychology PhD Studentships at University of Roehampton

The
University of Roehampton is offering 3-year PhD Studentships at the Department
of Psychology. The department will fund two new studentships at Home/EU fee
rate, with a stipend (currently £15, 553).
The
University of Roehampton, formerly Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is
a public university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in
Roehampton, south-west London.
Applicants
whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Course
Level:

Studentship is available for pursuing PhD programme at the Department of
Psychology
Study
Subject:

 Of the three projects listed, the projects attracting the best two
applicants will be awarded a PhD award starting in January 2018. Successful
applicants will engage in PhD study full-time and integrate into the life of
the Department of Psychology, working with academic colleagues and
undergraduate students.
  • Female
    Genital Mutilation: Psychological impact, health and social services
    utilization, and intervention.
  • A
    neuropsychological study of the role of cognitive load and working memory
    capacity in distraction suppression.
  • The
    impact of interpersonal regulatory fit between people in distress and
    potential helpers on empathy, prosocial behaviour and perceived support.
Scholarship
Award:

The Bursary includes a tuition waiver for PhD at UK/EU fees and stipend at
£16,553 (rates as at 2017/18). International students must meet the difference
between Home and OS fees.
Number
of Scholarship:
There
are two studentships available.
Scholarship
can be taken in the

UK
Eligibility: The Applicant should
meet the eligibility requirements below and have a Master’s degree (or
equivalent, such as substantive experience as a Research Assistant) in
Psychology. The Applicant should further demonstrate excellent statistical,
critical thinking, and writing skills. In addition, the Applicant should be
motivated to pursue a career in research and be able to work independently and
to deadlines. Willingness to collaborate on bids to ensure additional funding
to run studies is appreciated.
Nationality: Funding is available
for UK/EU and International students.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirement: Applicants must have Master’s degree (or equivalent).
Test
Requirement: No
English
Language Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually
required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level
required by the University.
How
to Apply:

To apply, please email the following to pgresearch-at-roehampton.ac.ukwith RPS
Psychology Studentship AND the first three words of the project title in the
subject heading.
  • A
    copy of CV including copies of your academic qualifications.
  • A
    cover letter stating the reasons you are applying for this studentship and
    outlining your expertise and relevant skills. Please also address in two
    paragraphs maximum why you are interested in this specific research
    project and which research methods you would use to conduct the research.
  • A
    completed Application Form for PhD Study (RDB1) downloadable at
    http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Courses/Graduate-School/Application-Packs/.
  • Note
    that references are to be submitted by your referees separately to this
    email address, by the deadline.
Application
Deadline:

The application deadline is November 3, 2017.
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