PhD in Residence: National Energy Action (NEA)
Fully funded studentship.
Understanding the impacts of energy poverty on living with a terminal illness towards the end of life.
Funded Opportunities in Social and Behavioural Sciences Research
Funded opportunities in Social and Behavioural Sciences research
The School of Human and Health Sciences offers various funded and partially funded opportunities including scholarships with fee waivers for Master’s by Research and PhD, and fully funded PhD studentships. The opportunities below cross the disciplines of Criminology, Politics, Psychology, Social Work, Social Policy and Sociology. We are a multidisciplinary school and also offer funded opportunities within the disciplines of Health Sciences and Healthcare Research, some of which relate to social and behavioural Sciences.
All scholarship schemes are assessed on a competitive basis judged on academic record, aptitude for research, quality of research proposal and willingness to play an active role within our research community, contributing to seminars and other research events. If you are shortlisted then you will be invited to an interview, conducted remotely via video conferencing as appropriate.
We encourage you to discuss your ideas with potential supervisors in advance of application. Where there are no supervisor contact details included with a funded opportunity, you should identify potential supervisors yourself in advance of application, via our searchable Research Portal and check their availability to supervise your proposed research.
Enquiries
Enquiries about specific funded opportunities should be directed to the named supervisors.
General enquiries should be directed to Prof Ann Caress or hhs-re@hud.ac.uk
Application processing enquiries should be directed to HHSPhDApps@hud.ac.uk.
Research area
Cold homes at the end of life
Scholarship Title
PhD in Residence: National Energy Action (NEA)
Supervision
Dr Julie Ellis, Dr Tom Simcock and External supervisor: Dr Danielle Butler (NEA)
Duration
3 years full-time (part-time study over 6 years may be possible in some circumstances)
Background
We are excited to announce a collaboration with NEA offering a fabulous opportunity to conduct PhD research with real-world relevance and impact. By being embedded within the organisation, you will have opportunities to work closely with colleagues to develop your research ideas, strategies for data collection and to work jointly to maximise the impact of your research, co-producing outputs for varied audiences (e.g. journal articles, briefing papers, training for their staff). This focus on professional development within the organisation will enhance your post-PhD employability. You will also have access to our full range of on-campus facilities and PhD training and access to our Teaching Assistant Preparation Program.
The UK has experienced unprecedented rises in energy costs, exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis. In April 2022, energy prices rose by 54% for the typical energy user, and even more than this for those who have above average energy needs (National Energy Action (NEA), 2022). Individuals who are terminally ill or reaching the end of life are among the most vulnerable to the consequences of energy poverty and cold and poor-quality housing and yet the experiences of this group are underexplored in research.
Outline & focus
We are inviting applications for research project ideas which aim to explore the impact of energy poverty upon experiences of the end of life. Specific areas of focus might include but are not limited to, the implications for home-based delivery of palliative and end of life care services, the experiences of particular groups of dying people (e.g., older people, women or parents with young children), the adequacy of policy and social welfare responses, or the emotional and financial legacies of experiencing energy poverty for bereaved partners and families left behind.
These are understudied areas of research, and we anticipate that the findings will influence policy and practice. This project will be integrated in an ongoing programme of work led by NEA and undertaken in partnership with the University of Huddersfield. There will be opportunities for exposure and involvement in policy development, networking and multi-programme experience. We are looking for candidates with a background and interest in areas which may include social policy, psychology, health studies, or sociology, and who have a demonstrable passion for social change. The successful candidate will join the Healthy Housing Initiative at the University of Huddersfield.
Eligibility criteria & conditions
- Achievement that equates to first-class honours at undergraduate level or a distinction at master’s level in a relevant discipline. Our preference is for applicants who have already demonstrated excellence at master’s level, but we will consider exceptional applicants without a master’s.
- Applicants who are expecting to achieve the above standard before October can still apply, so long as there is already clear evidence from coursework marks that they are on target to achieve a first/distinction.
- A condition of the scholarship is that you will contribute an average of six hours per week to assisting with undergraduate teaching, preparation and marking and/or supporting staff research and broader School activities, without additional payment.
Funding amount
- Stipend matched to UKRI rates (currently £17,668 p.a. for full-time)
- Waiver of home fees
- Modest costs for field work and conference attendance
Funding for
UK Students
Application deadline – 07 June 2024
Start date – October 2024
Application notes
- To ensure your application is considered for this School of Human and Health Sciences Scholarship, please select one of the following subjects of study in the application form: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Social work and Social Policy, Politics and International Studies, Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Applied Health Sciences.
- Where the online application form asks about payment of fees, select 'other' and provide the name and reference number HHS_2023_07 in the free text box. You can follow more detailed instructions in our Scholarship Application Funding and Fees Guidance document.
- Upload a research proposal with your application, addressing the issues identified above. Guidance is provided by the University for writing research proposals.
- Please start the proposal with a 200-word summary of the proposed research project and include the name of the scholarship for which you are applying. The successful applicant may eventually be required to adjust their proposed research in line with data available within NEA, but we encourage you not to be limited by this in creatively tackling knowledge gaps in your research proposal.
- At the end of the research proposal please include a 300 word statement explaining the broader contribution that you would make to the School. This should include the qualities that you would bring to enable you to contribute to the teaching and research communities of the School (e.g. contributing to seminars, assisting with staff research, assisting with undergraduate teaching and marking of assignments).
- When asked for staff names on the application form, please name Dr Julie Ellis and Dr Tim Simcock
PhD in Residence: WYFRS
Fully funded studentship.
Reducing the risk of fire and accidents within vulnerable groups in collaboration with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Research Area
Reducing the risk of fire and accidents within vulnerable groups
Scholarship Title
PhD in Residence: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS)
Supervision
Professor David Peebles, Professor Michael Doyle, Dr Kate Parkinson, Dr Tom Simcock
Duration
3 years full time
Background
We are excited to announce a collaboration with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) offering a fabulous opportunity to conduct PhD research with real-world relevance and impact. By being embedded within the organisation, you will have opportunities to work closely with colleagues to develop your research ideas, strategies for data collection and to work jointly to maximise the impact of your research, co-producing outputs for varied audiences (e.g. journal articles, briefing papers, training for their staff). This focus on professional development within the organisation will enhance your post-PhD employability. You will also have access to our full range of on-campus facilities and PhD training and access to our Teaching Assistant Preparation Program.
This PhD is focused on investigating how the WYFRS can reduce the risk of fire and accidents within vulnerable groups (e.g., older people, people living alone, people with disabilities) and create safer and stronger communities.
Outline & focus
The PhD researcher will survey current WYFRS policy and practice of outreach activities and the identification of key groups and evaluate the nature and effectiveness of information provided to the public. Based on the results of this phase, the researcher will then explore options for improving risk information and the targeting of outreach activity. The PhD will involve close collaboration with WYFRS and the development of studies involving the public.
We are looking for candidates with experience in the design and analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) of research studies and the ability to develop and evaluate optimal methods for the communication of risk and its prevention.
Eligibility criteria & conditions
- Achievement that equates to first-class honours at undergraduate level or a distinction at master’s level in a relevant discipline. Our preference is for applicants who have already demonstrated excellence at master’s level, but we will consider exceptional applicants without a master’s.
- Applicants who are expecting to achieve the above standard before October can still apply, so long as there is already clear evidence from coursework marks that they are on target to achieve a first/distinction.
- A condition of the scholarship is that you will contribute an average of six hours per week to assisting with undergraduate teaching, preparation and marking and/or supporting staff research and broader School activities, without additional payment.
Funding amount
- Stipend matched to UKRI rates (currently £17,668 p.a. for full-time)
- Waiver of home fees
- Modest costs for field work and conference attendance
Funding for
UK Students
Application deadline – 07 June 2024
Start date - October 2024
Additional Application notes
- To ensure your application is considered for this School of Human and Health Sciences Scholarship, please select one of the following subjects of study in the application form: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Social work and Social Policy, Politics and International Studies, Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Applied Health Sciences.
- Where the online application form asks about payment of fees, select 'other' and provide the name and reference number HHS_2023_08 in the free text box. You can follow more detailed instructions in our Scholarship Application Funding and Fees Guidance document.
- Upload a research proposal with your application, addressing the issues identified above. Guidance is provided by the University for writing research proposals.
- Please start the proposal with a 200-word summary of the proposed research project and include the name of the scholarship for which you are applying. The successful applicant may eventually be required to adjust their proposed research in line with data available within WYFRS, but we encourage you not to be limited by this in creatively tackling knowledge gaps in your research proposal.
- At the end of the research proposal please include a 300 word statement explaining the broader contribution that you would make to the School. This should include the qualities that you would bring to enable you to contribute to the teaching and research communities of the School (e.g. contributing to seminars, assisting with staff research, assisting with undergraduate teaching and marking of assignments).
- When asked for staff names on the application form, please name Professor David Peebles and Professor Michael Doyle.
Vice Chancellor's & Chancellor's Anniversary
The Vice Chancellor's Scholarships and Chancellor's Anniversary Scholarships in the School of Human and Health Sciences are fee-waivered opportunities for MSc by Research & PhD students.
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarships and Chancellor’s Anniversary Scholarships
School of Human and Health Sciences
In addition to our fully funded PhD studentships and scholarships with a specific focus, the School of Human and Health Sciences is offering a limited number of Vice Chancellor’s and Chancellor’s Anniversary scholarships comprising fee-waivers for MSc by Research and PhD for competitive application. For eligibility, please see the links above. Those applying to HHS for one of these scholarships should be prepared to contribute up to 270 hours of unpaid work per year (approx 6 hrs per week, or 3 hrs per week part-time) to the School which may include teaching assistance, related preparation and marking and research assistance.
Application is via the online application form.
Additional application notes
• Select either Master’s by Research or PhD (as relevant) on the application form in one of the following subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Social work and Social Policy, Public Health, Nursing and Midwifery, Applied Health Sciences.
• Where the online application form asks about payment of fees select 'other' and state that you wish to be considered for the “Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship” or “Chancellor’s Anniversary Scholarship” in the free text box and provide the name and reference number HHS_2023_CAS01 (Chancellor's Anniversary Scholarship) or HHS_2023_VCFW (Vice Chancellor's Scholarship). You can follow more detailed instructions in our Scholarship Application Funding and Fees Guidance document.
• Add a 200-word summary of the proposed research project at the beginning of the research proposal headed ‘Summary of Research Proposal for Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship / Chancellor’s Anniversary Scholarship’.
• At the end of the research proposal please include a 300-word statement explaining the broader contribution that you would make to the School. This should include the contribution of your proposed research to the work of one of our research centres, and the qualities that you would bring to enable you to contribute to the teaching and research communities of the School (e.g. contributing to seminars, assisting with staff research, assisting with undergraduate teaching and marking).
• Discuss your proposed research with two members of academic staff who are prepared to supervise the project and name these on the application form. The supervisors should complete the Statement of Support for Supervision of a Scholarship 2023 form and submit this to HHSPhDApps@hud.ac.uk. Applicants are advised to remind potential supervisors to submit this by the applicable deadline, see below:
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Research start date |
Application deadline |
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January 2024 |
15 October 2023 |
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April 2024 |
26 January 2024 |
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Sept/October 2024 |
07 June 2024 |
• Please also note that if applying for PhD based on your MSc by Research outcome, you will need to allow us to review the examiners’ comments on your MSc thesis.
General enquiries about scholarships and postgraduate research within the School of Human and Health Sciences should be directed to Prof Ann Caress or hhs-re@hud.ac.uk. Queries about the process of application should be directed to the postgraduate research admissions administrators at HHSPhDApps@hud.ac.uk.