Accelerate your research with our Economics PhD Studentship

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - 15:45

The Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting is pleased to announce that one (1) departmental PhD Studentships will be available for one student intending to commence PhD studies in Economics in September 2019 or in the early stage of PhD studies (less than one year).

Applications will be accepted up to the closing date of 28th July 2019.

The applications will be evaluated by the PG Research Committee of the Economics, Finance and Accounting Department and results will be communicated to the applicants during the month of August 2019.
 
Full time postgraduate research degree students commencing a programme of study in September 2019 or in the early stage of PhD studies (less than one year) are eligible to apply for studentship support in the Department. Students who have fees paid from external sources are not eligible to apply.

The studentship will entail:

  • Full annual tuition fee support (approximately €6200 per annum);
  • A fixed maintenance award of €9007 per annum;
  • Participation in departmental activities as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with a requirement to undertake teaching support duties for up to 25% of the notional study year. This will involve up to 455 hours of teaching support duties in the course of a year, with not more than 20 hours in any one week. These duties will be carried out under the direction of the Head of Department, or a member of staff nominated by the Head.
  • The studentship will be awarded for the duration of the studies, subject to satisfactory annual review of progress in research, and performance in teaching support.The studentship will be awarded for 5 years or 4 years depending on whether the successful student is commencing study or is in the early stage of PhD studies. Five (5) or four (4) years is the expected duration of the studies, subject to satisfactory annual review of progress in research, and performance in teaching support. 

For full details including terms and condition please chick here.