New! Inspiring Children’s Futures Doctoral Research Centre Funded Studentships in 2022

The Institute for Inspiring Children's Futures Doctoral Research Centre (DRC) funded studentship applications for Spring 2022 have now closed. Self-funding applicants are invited to apply at any time.

Please see our PhD Studentship brochure here!

The Institute for Inspiring Children’s Futures Doctoral Research Centre (DRC) is focussing unwaveringly on ‘Achieving the Well-being of Children in the COVID-19 Recovery Decade’. Driven by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this DRC aims to generate new knowledge, and apply this effectively in policy, professional practice environments, and the settings in which children live their lives. It will contribute to improving the global challenge of responding to children’s needs, and realising their full range of rights and opportunities, ultimately to achieve peaceful, just and inclusive societies for all (SDG 16). This applied, real-world impact is a bold aim, and achieved through collaborative, multi-sectoral internal and external partnerships, both within the UK and internationally.

The DRC focuses on children who experience the greatest marginalisation. This is based on the imperative of the UN Agenda 2030 vision, that is, that no child should be left behind, and that those furthest behind should be addressed first.

Funded Studentships available in 2022

To complement the areas of focus of our current doctoral students, we are specifically seeking proposals for projects from applicants with suitable qualifications who are interested in one of these two areas:

• PhD in Law, with a focus on child friendly justice systems

This studentship is hosted in partnership with the Strathclyde Centre for Sustainable Development; and the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice at the University of Strathclyde; with support from the Scottish Government; and aligned with our partner, the Pathfinders for Justice, hosted by New York University.

• PhD in Politics, with a focus on government policy implementation for children’s well-being.

This studentship is aligned with our partner, the OECD.

Eligibility

Prospective applicants should:

1) Hold a strong undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 (or equivalent) or better;

2) Hold a Masters’ degree (or equivalent) in a broadly relevant discipline (for Economics Doctoral applicants, this includes the following core classes: microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, a dissertation and a range of relevant options);

3) Demonstrate an interest in, and knowledge of, a global outlook and a real world impact for children.

4) Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent research;

5) Have an interest in acquiring and/or further developing skills in translation of research into policy.

Additionally, candidates who are not native English speakers will be required to provide evidence for their English skills (such as by IELTS or similar tests approved by UKVI, or a degree completed in an English speaking country).

How applicants can apply

Self-funding applicants are invited to apply at any time. Fully-funded DRC studentships are advertised when available.

These studentships cover Home (UK) fees, and a stipend for living costs of circa £15,285 (full time) per annum for the duration of 3 years.

We invite self-funding applicants to propose a 3pg research proposal that aligns with the Principles, Attributes, Themes, Dimensions and Focus of this DRC, including the research analysis that these questions might constitute.

Likewise, when available, we also invite applicants for fully-funded studentships to propose a 3pg research project proposal. These funded studentships will have an advertised focus on specific research questions.

For informal enquiries in the first instance, please contact Professor Jennifer Davidson (iicf-hello@strath.ac.uk).

For more information, see brochure here.