PhD Studentships - Nottingham University Business School

Full-time PhD Studentship - Environmental sustainability issues related to operations management of firms

Nottingham University Business School is offering a PhD studentship covering full tuition fees as well as tax-free living expenses of £14,020 per year (estimated ESRC rate for 2011-12) for a period of up to three years. The studentship is open to Home/EU and Overseas candidates. The student is expected to work on environmental sustainability issues related to operations management of firms. Areas may include but need not be limited to: carbon neutral supply chains, sustainable logistics, the links between environmental performance and financial performance of firms, impacts of innovation on environmental and financial performance of firms, and, impacts of pressures from stakeholders on environmental performance of firms. Firms can be from the manufacturing sector or from the service sector (retail, banking, etc.). The successful candidate is expected to be able to work with multivariate statistical analysis models and software

Prior to application, potential PhD students can e-mail or telephone Dr Ramakrishnan Ramanathan, Associate Professor, Operations Management Division to discuss any proposal. Contact: ram.ramanathan@nottingham.ac.uk or tel. 0044 115 846 7764

Full-time PhD Studentship - Social Marketing

In 2004 a Department of Health White Paper on Public Health highlighted the potential benefits of social marketing to improve the impact of programmes intended to influence health related behaviours. However, for social marketing to be effective it is not adequate to simply apply commercial theories and techniques. If social marketing is to fulfill its promise in delivering health improvements, it will be necessary to draw on expertise in analysing, planning, designing and implementing both commercial marketing and health improvement programmes. The purpose of this project will be to critique existing approaches to health interventions (including those that are and those that are not labeled as social marketing) and build a framework for improving the process and content of social marketing programmes. The student will have considerable scope to determine the context and focus for the project in collaboration with the appointed supervisors

Prior to application, potential PhD students can email or telephone Dr Sally Hibbert, Associate Professor in Marketing. Contact: sally.hibbert@nottingham.ac.uk or tel: +44(0)115 8467653

Full-time PhD Studentship - New Commissioning Arrangements

The White Paper, 'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS' proposes to transform commissioning in the English NHS, replacing 152 Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) with groups or consortia of general practices that will have responsibility for commissioning the majority of health care for their local populations. Concerns have been expressed that GPs lack the necessary skills to take on this function and commissioning mental health services had been singled out as a particularly problematic area. Evidence from previous reforms which gave GPs budgets for care suggests it is more difficult to bring about change in mental healthcare than other services. These reforms are being introduced in a changing NHS landscape. In particular, the recent White Paper proposals mean that the independent sector is likely to play a greater role, both in supporting GP commissioning consortia and providing care to NHS patients. The range and type of organisations involved in commissioning and providing mental health care for NHS patients is likely to increase therefore.

This studentship is concerned with examining the development and impact of the new commissioning arrangements in the National Health Service (NHS) in England. The project will focus on commissioning mental health services. The specific aims, objectives and design of the project will be developed jointly between the successful candidate and supervisory team during the first year of the PhD. This means that there will be some scope to shape the project in accordance with the background and interests of the successful candidate.

Prior to application, potential PhD students can email or telephone Professor Ruth McDonald, Professor of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (CLAHRC). Contact: ruth.mcdonald@nottingham.ac.uk or tel: +44(0)115 8230588

How to apply

To apply for these PhD studentship, applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and a 1000-word indicative, research proposal that is directly relevant to the area of the Scholarship. In addition, you should include a personal statement/letter (up to a maximum of two single spaced A4 pages) outlining why you want to undertake this study, what you have to offer and any other information that you think we should know. Please also include relevant information (e.g. transcripts, English Language proficiency etc.) in order to verify that you meet the entry requirements for our PhD programme. For further information about the entry requirements, please refer to the PhD Admissions page

Please send to: Andrea Tomlinson, Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road, Nottingham. NG8 1BB or alternatively send electronically to andrea.tomlinson@nottingham.ac.uk, by the closing date 31 March 2011

Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary

Every year Postgrad Solutions offers ten postgraduate students the opportunity to win a £500 bursary each towards their studies.

This year one of the winners is a student at the University of Nottingham, Sadaf Javed who is studying an LLM in International Commercial Law

Postgrad Solutions are offering a further ten bursaries to postgraduate students starting their studies in 2011

www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries

Recruitment event: four year PhD research programme fully-funded for UK/Home Students

Thursday 18 February 2010 (12.30 - 2pm with buffet lunch)

Horizon Doctoral Training Centre
School of Computer Science
Jubilee Campus

Horizon are interested in students from a wide variety of backgrounds including computer science, engineering, psychology, sociology, business, geography, social science and the arts, providing that they have an excellent first degree and can demonstrate an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.

If you are interested in attending this event or to apply for this PhD please email emma.juggins@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing date for completed applications is 24 February 2010

More information on this Studentship is available online.

Japan: Scholarships for short-term research

Fully-funded scholarships for short-term research in Japan are available to ten British postgraduate students under the JSPS Summer Programme. As well as allowing individual students to gain important research experience abroad, these scholarships could help establish your institution's relationship with a Japanese partner.

About the programme
Run by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in partnership with British Council Japan, it provides opportunities for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and research systems and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two months during the summer. Awards include international travel and an allowance to cover room and board.

Eligibility
Applicants must have UK nationality, citizenship, or permanent residence and be of graduate student status (MA or PhD) or recent PhD holders. Their research may be in any field.

Duration of programme
15 June 2010 to 25 August 2010.

Deadline for applications
15 January 2010 (postmarked).

For details of eligibility and how to apply, visit:
www.britishcouncil.org/japan-science-research

For enquiries, contacts: science@britishcouncil.or.jp

Scholarships for study in India and Trinidad and Tobago

INDIA

As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP), the Government of India is offering two postgraduate awards for scholarships to UK citizens wishing to study in India.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom
• Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the course and institution at which they intend to study
• Candidates may not study courses in medicine or dentistry
• Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously studied in India

Applications should be on the official application form, together with certified copies of all requested supporting documentation (see Guidelines above). In the case of those applying for an MPhil or PhD, it is also necessary for an application for approval of research visa to be submitted.

Completed application packs should be sent in hardcopy, along with six photocopies, to:

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (MS)
c/o ACU, Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HF

Email enquiries to: csfpout@acu.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of nominations at the above address: 13 February 2010

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship plan, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago invites up to two nominations for postgraduate level study in Trinidad and Tobago tenable at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus and the University of Trinidad and Tobago.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens of the United Kingdom
• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least Lower Second Class Honours from a recognized University
• These scholarships are available for study in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Social Sciences, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Institute of International Relations and Institute of Business. Awards in Medicine may also be available (details to follow)
• The Agency in Trinidad and Tobago state that they will give preference to candidates who have graduated with a first degree or Master’s degree after August 1998

Further information and details on the programmes available can be sourced from the following websites: http://sta.uwi.edu, www.gsb.tt, and www.utt.edu.tt

Applicants should submit one original, complete application and five copies, together with five copies of the referees’ reports and five copies of the academic record. The latter should list the subjects passed and the grades of pass in each subject. Candidates should also submit one copy of a certified passport or birth certificate.

Complete applications should be sent to:

Outward Awards, Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (MS)
c/o ACU, Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London WC1H 9HF

Email enquiries to: csfpout@acu.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt of nominations at the above address: 1 March 2010

PLEASE FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SCHOLARSHIP AND APPLICATION FORMS ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/outward_awards.asp

Japan: Scholarships for short-term research

Fully-funded scholarships for short-term research in Japan are available to ten British postgraduate students under the JSPS Summer Programme. As well as allowing individual students to gain important research experience abroad, these scholarships could help establish your institution's relationship with a Japanese partner.

About the programme
Run by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in partnership with British Council Japan, it provides opportunities for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and research systems and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two months during the summer. Awards include
international travel and an allowance to cover room and board.

Eligibility
Applicants must have UK nationality, citizenship, or permanent residence and be of graduate student status (MA or PhD) or recent PhD holders. Their research may be in any field.

Duration of programme: 15 June 2010 to 25 August 2010

Deadline for applications: 15 January 2010 (postmarked)

For details of eligibility and how to apply, visit:
www.britishcouncil.org/japan-science-research

For enquiries, contact science@britishcouncil.or.jp

2010 Anne McLaren Fellowships (for women scientists in STEM subjects) and the new Nottingham Advance Research Fellowships

Details of the 2010 Anne McLaren Fellowships (for women scientists in STEM subjects) and the new Nottingham Advance Research Fellowships, has now been posted on the Research Innovation Services website at the links below:

www.nottingham.ac.uk/ris/html/Anne_McLaren_Fellowship.php (closing 7 December)
www.nottingham.ac.uk/ris/html/Nottingham_Advance_Research_Fellowship.php (closing 14 December. )

Applications are sought from excellent post-doctoral researchers and the PVC for Research encourages proactive recruitment to both schemes.

Both schemes will be advertised on the Nottingham University vacancies webpage, jobs.ac.uk and the Times Higher Education.