4 Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships at the Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Sheffield Hallam University is proud to announce to Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships in the United Kingdom for the academic year 2022-2023.

Sheffield Hallam University is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. Sheffield Hallam University is ranked 801^st in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education. Sheffield Hallam University has been awarded a maximum of five stars in the 2021 QS Stars excellence rating, achieving top marks in almost every category.

Listings of the 4 Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships

1. Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarships in the Centre for Regional, Social and Economic Research.
2. Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarships in Health.
3. Sheffield Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships: College of Business Technology and Engineering.
4. Sheffield Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships: College of Business Technology and Engineering

Value of the Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD University scholarships

Unless specified otherwise, our University scholarships cover

• tuition fees (at UK levels)
• a maintenance stipend at UKRI minimum doctoral stipend levels (£15,609 for 2021/22)

Scholarships are normally offered for three years of full-time study or five years of part-time study (part-time paid at 50%).

We may also offer fees-only scholarships for part-time study, covering part-time tuition fees (at UK levels) only.

Some of our scholarships are Graduate Teaching Assistantships. These programmes are designed to develop the next generation of academics, providing structured opportunities for development and experience in learning, teaching, and assessment. As part of their academic development, GTA scholarship holders will receive training in teaching and learning and will undertake up to 180 hours of teaching-related activity per academic year. This activity forms part of the scholarship holder’s training and there is no additional payment for it.

 

Eligibility Criteria

General eligibility criteria for University scholarships are below, but these may differ for individual scholarships and you are advised to confirm the eligibility criteria for the specific scholarship you are applying for.

• All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant Masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
• University scholarships in most disciplines are open to home and international applicants. However, scholarships pay fees at home levels only, and international students will be expected to provide the difference between the home and international fees from another funding source.
• International students must provide evidence that they meet the minimum IELTS requirements appropriate for their field of study. These will be indicated in the individual scholarship opportunities.
• Currently enrolled PhD students are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Conditions of Award of University scholarships   (DOCX, 93.3KB)
Overview of the Graduate Teaching Assistant scheme for applicants (PDF, 195.8KB)

(1).  Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarships in the Centre for Regional, Social       and Economic Research

The Social and Economic Research Institute is currently advertising Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarships in the Centre for Regional, Social, and Economic Research, with an anticipated start date of 3rd October 2022. We welcome applications for the following PhD projects:

1. Industrial decarbonisation, work, and place
2. Understanding consumption inequality and high consumers
3. Community and cooperative approaches to housing retrofit.

The full adverts can be found here: CRESR advert – SYSC GTAs (DOC, 1008.5KB)

 

The deadline for applications is 23:00 Wednesday 27th April 2022.

Applicants are encouraged to contact relevant CRESR staff to discuss prospective topic areas, proposals, and methodologies:  For academic enquiries or advice please contact Professor Will Eadson at Email: [email protected]. For general enquiries please email [email protected].

For more information about how to apply and an application form please visit https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/degrees/apply.

Guidance on completion of your research proposal: You will need to submit a research proposal outlining the central questions, current knowledge on your topic, and context for the enquiry.

In the subject field of your e-mail, please write ‘CRESR GTA Application’ and e-mail your completed application form and research proposal to [email protected].

Read also: Fully funded PhD Opportunities in Geoscience at James Cook University, Australia

 

 

(2). Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarships in Health

The Health Research Institute is currently advertising Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD scholarships in Nursing & Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, with an anticipated start date of 03 October 2022. We welcome applications for the following PhD projects aligned to workstreams within our research areas:

Ageing and long-term conditions research programme:  

• Developing strategies for maintaining physical activity adherence in people with metabolic syndrome
  Director of Studies: Sionnadh McLean | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

• Creating enjoyable virtual experiences during exercise for paediatric oncology patients
  Director of Studies: Heidi Probst | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)
• Exploring the use of technology to monitor disease progression and predict clinical outcomes in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
  Director of Studies: Dr Markos Klonizakis | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

Technology, data, and digital innovations:

• The evaluation and implementation of Artificial Intelligence into the radiotherapy and radiology workflow
  Director of Studies: Mark Collins | Sheffield Hallam University (shu.ac.uk)

Find out more about these PhD projects here:
Ageing and long-term conditions (DOCX, 17.8KB)
(DOCX, 17.8KB)Technology, data, and digital innovations – document TBC

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th May 2022 at 23:59 pm

To find out more information about the application process and the requirements please follow this link: https://www.shu.ac.uk/research/degrees/apply

(3). Sheffield Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships
College of Business Technology and Engineering

Duration: 3.5 years
Bursary £16,062 per annum
Closing date for applications: 12 noon (BST) 18th May 2022

The Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University intends to appoint 9 PhD students (Graduate Teaching Assistants) on a full-time three-and-a-half-year fixed-term studentship commencing on 3rd October 2022. Part-time applications are also welcomed.

The studentship is for a period of three and a half years, subject to satisfactory progress, and will include full UK (Home) tuition fees and an annual stipend of £16,062. Graduate Teaching Assistant bursary holders will be expected to contribute to the resourcing of the student experience, either through teaching or some other form of student support. This forms part of the terms and conditions of the bursary and there is no additional payment for it. Students currently enrolled in a PhD programme are not eligible to apply.

Applicants should hold a 1st or 2.1 honours degree. A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area would be an advantage.

Projects for Available for Supervision

We are particularly interested in supervising projects in the following areas, and preference will be given to applicants with an interest in developing research in one of these areas:

1. Banking, FinTech and investment management.
Contact Dr Jia Liu for research topic related enquiries: [email protected]

We welcome work that looks into financial trading with/without insight from behavioural economics/finance or empirical investigations into FinTech and their interactions within financial markets.

2. Economic behaviour and performance, Financial markets and Fintech 
Contact Dr Jia Liu for research topic related enquiries: [email protected]

The proposed area on the economics side studies economic behaviour at micro and macro levels, through the lens of applied theory and empirical work. The area on the finance side studies various aspects of financial markets including but not limited to market participants, institutions, market outcomes, and Fintech.

3. Does Gender diversity shape organisations’ Corporate Social Responsibility
Contact Dr Bridget Ogharanduku for research topic related enquiries: [email protected]

This research investigates the broad area of gender diversity at top management levels (Middle to board level) and how it may shape the non-financial aspects of organisations’ strategy and operations. The research may look at one or more of these specific areas:

• Does having more women at top management level improve Corporate Social Responsibility?
• Does having more women or ethnic minorities at top management level improve employee welfare/satisfaction?
• Is there a relationship between the type of industry and the diversity of the top management?
• Does having more women at top management level improve the transparency and consistency of Corporate Social Responsibility reporting?
• Does having more women at top management level improve engagement with the community?

Applicants with interests in other areas should consult our web pages.
We strongly recommend that you contact a prospective supervisor to discuss your research ideas before applying.

For general enquiries please email [email protected]

For general academic queries please email Dr Fariba Darabi [email protected]

For general information about research degrees, visit the Research website.

International applicants

International applicants, please be aware that the bursary will cover only the UK/Home fee.  The annual shortfall between the Home and Overseas fees must be covered by the student for the 3.5-year duration of the studentship. As an example, for the current academic year 2021/22, the shortfall is £9,960. This will increase for the 2022/23 academic year.

We also have a mandatory English language requirement of IELTS 7, or equivalent language qualification, even if you have a UK MA. This qualification should have been taken within the last two years, with a score of at least 7 in all test areas.

Applying for a Studentship

Please complete an application form, available on our website. Please note, at this stage, you only need to include the names and contact details for referees, but you should contact referees to provide their references to [email protected].

Guidance on completion of your research proposal: Please submit 1500 word research proposal around your chosen area of interest along with your application form. Within the two pages please include a 500-word section demonstrating your knowledge in the area and preferred methodology (Quantitative or Qualitative for example).

In the subject field of your e-mail, please write ‘SBS FABS Studentship Application’ and e-mail your completed application form and research proposal to [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 12 noon (BST) 18th May 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place on Zoom during the week commencing 20th June 2022.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

(4). Sheffield Business School Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships
College of Business Technology and Engineering

Duration: 3.5 years
Bursary £16,062 per annum
Closing date for applications: 12 noon (BST) 18th May 2022.

The Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University intends to appoint 9 PhD students (Graduate Teaching Assistants) on a full-time three-and-a-half-year fixed-term studentship commencing on 3rd October 2022. Part-time applications are also welcomed.

The studentship is for a period of three and a half years, subject to satisfactory progress, and will include full UK (Home) tuition fees and an annual stipend of £16,062. Graduate Teaching Assistant bursary holders will be expected to contribute to the resourcing of the student experience, either through teaching or some other form of student support. This forms part of the terms and conditions of the bursary and there is no additional payment for it. Students currently enrolled in a PhD programme are not eligible to apply.

Applicants should hold a 1st or 2.1 honours degree. A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area would be an advantage.

Projects for Available for Supervision

We are particularly interested in supervising projects in the following areas, and preference will be given to applicants with an interest in developing research in one of these areas:

1. Outdoor sport tourism, underprivileged families and wellbeing
Contact Dr Gill Pomfret (Associate Professor) for further information
[email protected]

This study will explore the role of outdoor nature-based sport tourism in the wellbeing of underprivileged families and their individual members. It will examine the inequalities and barriers that these families face in accessing natural environments and participating in activities such as hiking, cycling and canoeing. We welcome proposals which investigate social tourism opportunities and focus on different types of underprivileged families, which may include multi-generational, single parent, low-income, troubled or minority families.

2. Diversity and leadership in the service sector (events, hospitality, tourism)
Contact Dr Alisha Ali (Associate Professor) for further information  [email protected]

Service sector (events, hospitality, tourism management) workforces lack diversity in senior leadership positions. This study will explore issues of leadership, with a particular focus on access, power, and/or identity of people from marginalised groups (e.g. race/gender/disability/class/age/ religion) working within one of the service sectors. We welcome proposals in specific areas of leadership which address diversity within events or hospitality or tourism management.

3. Leadership of micro-crises: developing a sustainable tourism and hospitality industry 
Contact Professor Kayhan Tajeddini for further information at [email protected]

The pandemic has emphasised the need for further investigation into crisis preparedness and business resilience. Learning from micro-crises, such as operational service failures can provide hospitality leaders with the knowledge to manage macro-level crises such as man-made and/or natural disasters which disrupt the business. We welcome proposals that will focus on the leadership of micro-crisis management within the tourism and hospitality industry. Potential areas of investigation linked to the above are risk perception, organisational learning, leadership capability, service design, service innovation, or any other area related to the leadership of micro-crisis management.

4. Food events, ‘sustainability imaginaries’ and shaping consumer perceptions and behaviour
Contact Professor Jennifer Smith Maguire for further information at [email protected]

The project aims: to understand and utilize food events to improve regional food system sustainability. Objectives:
(1) investigate how food events construct ‘food sustainability imaginaries’;
(2) devise and evaluate a food event-based intervention to enhance consumers’ perceptions and behaviours relating to the environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability of food.
More information on the research area blog is here.

Applicants with interests in other areas should consult our web pages.
We strongly recommend that you contact a prospective supervisor to discuss your research ideas before applying.

For general enquiries please email [email protected]

For general academic queries please email Dr. Fariba Darabi at [email protected]

For general information about research degrees, visit the Research website.

International applicants

International applicants, please be aware that the bursary will cover only the UK/Home fee.  The annual shortfall between the Home and Overseas fees must be covered by the student for the 3.5-year duration of the studentship. As an example, for the current academic year 2021/22 the shortfall is £9,960. This will increase for the 2022/23 academic year.

We also have a mandatory English language requirement of IELTS 7, or equivalent language qualification, even if you have a UK MA.  This qualification should have been taken within the last two years, with a score of at least 7 in all test areas.

Applying for a Studentship

Please complete an application form, available on our website. Please note, at this stage, you only need to include the names and contact details for referees, but you should contact referees to provide their references to [email protected].

Guidance on completion of your research proposal: Please submit a 1500-word research proposal around your chosen area of interest along with your application form. Within the two pages please include a 500-word section demonstrating your knowledge in the area and preferred methodology (Quantitative or Qualitative for example).

In the subject field of your e-mail, please write ‘SBS SSM Studentship Application’ and e-mail your completed application form and research proposal to [email protected].

Closing date for applications: 12 noon (BST) 18th May 2022. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Interviews will take place by videoconference and will be taking place during the week commencing 20th June 2022.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

 

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