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PhD Studentship in Economics

Title  1 x Full-Time PhD Studentship
School/Department  Department of Economics 
Supervisor(s) Professor Chris Wallace
Start Date  October 2012 
Entry Requirements UK/EU and International Applicants
Closing Date for Applications  Open Until Filled - APPLY NOW

Game Theory and its Applications

The Department of Economics is pleased to offer a funded studentship for October 2012 entry to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. The studentship will pay full-time University UK/EU tuition fees for three years and include an annual maintenance grant.

Research Areas and Supervision

We welcome applications from those looking to work in any area of game theory and its application.

The successful applicant will be supervised by Professor Chris Wallace.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the University's standard academic and English language entry requirements. It is expected that applicants will also hold - or expect to hold by October 2012 - a Masters degree in economics or a related social science discipline.

This studentship is open to suitable UK/EU and International (i.e., outside the EU) applicants. Please note though that the award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate only. International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK/EU tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.

The studentship is for full-time study only and applicants must be able to commence their studies in October 2012.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact:

  • Sebastian O'Halloran, Department Manager
  • sdo2@le.ac.uk
  • Tel. +44 (0)116 252 2886

Apply Now

To apply, simply follow our three-point checklist:

  1. Draft a research proposal that tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing
  2. Prepare your supporting documents
  3. Submit your online application or apply by post

The studentship will remain open until filled - however early application is encouraged.

IMPORTANT - In the Fees and Financial Support section of the application, you must state that you wish to be considered for this "October 2012 PhD Studentship in Economics"

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