3.5-year EDRC PhD Studentship: The University of Sussex is offering a prestigious 3.5-year PhD studentship focused on “Governing Deep Energy Demand Reduction”. This position will delve into the governance and societal implications of significantly reducing energy demand. The successful candidate will receive a full fee waiver and a stipend equivalent to the UKRI doctoral stipend.
3.5-year EDRC PhD Studentship, SPRU: Governing Deep Energy Demand Reduction (2024)
Summary Table
| Title | 3.5-year EDRC PhD Studentship: Governing Deep Energy Demand Reduction (2024) |
|---|---|
| Study Area | Energy Demand Reduction Governance |
| Location | University of Sussex, United Kingdom |
| Eligibility/Qualification | UK/EU and Overseas applicants; Upper second-class honours degree; Master’s degree or equivalent; Proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5 overall) |
| Scholarship | Full fee waiver (£4712 home fees or £18,975 international fees); Stipend (£18,622 per annum) |
| Number of Scholarships | One |
| Application Deadline | 14 June 2024, 23:59 (GMT) |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
Study Area
The PhD project focuses on the governance of deep energy demand reduction. It will explore how individual and social organization influence the realization of energy demand reduction solutions. Potential research areas include working time reductions, shifts in diet, social experiments, and equity implications.
Location
The studentship is based at the University of Sussex, located in the United Kingdom.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants: Open to UK/EU and overseas candidates.
- Academic Requirements: Upper second-class honours degree, and a Master’s degree in a related subject or equivalent qualification for non-UK applicants.
- English Proficiency: IELTS certificate with at least 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each section, taken within the last two years.
Description
The PhD position will engage with significant questions regarding how societal and individual behaviors impact energy demand reduction. The project will involve governance implications of necessary but potentially disruptive shifts in lifestyle and organization. The chosen candidate will have the flexibility to define their theoretical and empirical approach, focusing on the UK while allowing for international research integration.
How to Apply
To apply, candidates should:
- Apply for a PhD in Science and Technology Policy Studies or PhD in Science and Technology Policy Studies Integrated at the University of Sussex.
- Submit a research proposal addressing one of the specified topics or a closely related topic.
- Apply through the University of Sussex application portal: PhD Application
For questions regarding the application process, contact: business-researchstudents@sussex.ac.uk.
For informal research topic inquiries, contact:
- Gerardo A. Torres Contreras (g.torres-contreras@sussex.ac.uk)
- Marie Claire Brisbois (m.c.brisbois@sussex.ac.uk)
Last Date
The deadline for applications is 14 June 2024, 23:59 (GMT).
Contact Information
- Course Enquiries: +44 (0)1273 876787
- Admissions Enquiries Before Application: +44 (0)1273 678169, business-researchstudents@sussex.ac.uk
- Admissions Enquiries After Application: +44 (0)1273 877773, phd.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
Timetable
- Application Deadline: 14 June 2024
- Shortlisting and Interviews: Week beginning 17 June 2024
- Interviews and Decision: Week beginning 24 June 2024
- Start Date: September 2024
Sponsors
This studentship is sponsored by the Energy Demand Reduction Centre (EDRC).
For more details about the University of Sussex Business School, visit their website.
