Summary: The University of Glasgow offers a prestigious MRes/PhD training scheme in Economics, providing comprehensive funding for up to six students annually. This scholarship covers tuition fees and includes a stipend, enabling students to pursue MRes training followed by PhD research in Economics.

Designation: MRes/PhD Student in Economics

Research Area: Economics

Location: University of Glasgow, Scotland

Eligibility/Qualification: To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:

  • Hold an offer for the MRes Economics program starting in September 2024.
  • Fulfill eligibility criteria for home/EU or international tuition rates.

Job Description: Successful candidates will commence with a two-year MRes program in Economics. Upon completing the MRes at a high level, students will progress to a three to four-year PhD stage. The scholarship includes a small teaching obligation starting from the second year, alongside research support grants during the PhD phase.

How to Apply: Application deadlines are as follows:

  • March 2024: First round of awards
    • Deadline: Friday, 1 March 2024
    • Outcome notification by Friday, 29 March 2024
  • May 2024: Second round of awards
    • Deadline: Wednesday, 1 May 2024
    • Outcome notification by Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Late applications may be considered if scholarships are available:

  • International applicants: Deadline of 1 July 2024
  • Home applicants: Deadline of 1 August 2024

For detailed application guidelines and to apply, visit economics-mres@glasgow.ac.uk.

Last Date for Apply: 1 July 2024

This scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring economists to receive top-tier training and pursue cutting-edge research in the field of Economics at one of the UK’s leading universities. For more information, contact economics-mres@glasgow.ac.uk. Apply now to join the University of Glasgow’s dynamic research community in Economics!