Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentships: The Bloomsbury Colleges, consisting of Birkbeck, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Royal Veterinary College (RVC), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), and UCL Institute of Education (UCL–IOE), invite applications for three-year PhD studentships for the academic year 2024-25. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance interdisciplinary research opportunities across the colleges. The studentships, led by LSHTM, offer funding for tuition fees (LSHTM Home fee rate) and a student stipend (UKRI studentship rate) for successful candidates.
- 🎓 The Bloomsbury Colleges group, formed in 2004, includes five institutions: Birkbeck, LSHTM, RVC, SOAS, and UCL–IOE, fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary research.
- 🌍 Applications are open for three-year PhD studentships starting in the academic year 2024-25 at LSHTM, with two studentships available for each research project.
- 💰 Each LSHTM-led studentship provides tuition fees (at the LSHTM Home fee rate) and a student stipend (at the UKRI rate of GBP 20,622.00 in 2023-24) for the award duration.
- 🚀 Two LSHTM-led projects for 2024-25 focus on understanding the interrelationships between crises and corrupt practices in the health system and the co-benefits of linking sustainable diets with production systems in the UK.
- 📚 The PhD projects aim to address evidence gaps in sustainable diets and production systems, emphasizing the UK as a case study and using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- 🌱 The research questions include mapping current food supply for sustainable diets, identifying UK-based production changes, evaluating policy options, and predicting health and emission effects.
- 🧑🏫 The PhD-student will be supervised by Pauline Scheelbeek (LSHTM) and Steven van Winden (RVC), focusing on the relationship between sustainable diets and production systems.
- 📊 The study builds on existing collaborations, utilizing surveys, interviews, case studies, and modeling approaches.
- 📄 Key references for the project include works on healthy diets from sustainable food systems, decision-making factors in sustainable food production, and climate change mitigation through dietary change.
- 📅 The deadline for applications is 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday 17 March 2024, and eligibility criteria include meeting minimum LSHTM entry requirements.
- 🌐 LSHTM bursaries are available for successful international applicants from low-income or lower-middle-income countries, covering fee top-up costs.
- 📝 Applicants should apply via the LSHTM application portal, submitting a research proposal based on the specific project and indicating their interest in the Bloomsbury PhD Studentship.
- ⏰ Deadlines for application vary for each project, with Project 1 due on 29 February 2024 and Project 2 on 17 March 2024.
Table: Details
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Studentships | Various – See Project Details below | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must meet minimum LSHTM entry requirements.
- Additional requirements may apply for each project. Refer to specific project information for details.
- Open to applicants assessed as both ‘Home’ and ‘Overseas’ fee status.
- International applicants must cover tuition fee top-up costs from other sources.
- LSHTM bursaries are available for nationals of low income countries or lower middle income countries (LLMICs) to cover fee top-up costs.
- Awardees may not use their Bloomsbury studentship stipend or personal funds to top up fees.
Job Description:
- Engage in a three-year PhD program with interdisciplinary research opportunities.
- Work on LSHTM-led projects focusing on:
- Project 1: Understanding the complex interrelationships between crises and corrupt practices in the health system
- Project 2: The health and environmental co-benefits of linking sustainable diets with sustainable production systems in the UK
- Collaborate within a dynamic and collaborative research environment.
How to Apply:
- Submit an application for research degree study via the LSHTM application portal.
- Apply via the Faculty of the Primary Supervisor for the proposed project.
- Indicate the application for a Bloomsbury PhD Studentship in the ‘Funding Section’ on the admissions application.
- Submit a research proposal based on the advertisement for the chosen project.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for this studentship. Applications will be reviewed equally, regardless of submission date.
Deadlines:
- Project 1: 23:59 (GMT) on 29 February 2024
- Project 2: 23:59 (GMT) on Sunday, 17 March 2024
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information from a reliable source. Applicants are advised to verify details and check for any updates on the official Bloomsbury Colleges and LSHTM websites.
