Funding

There are a number of different funding opportunities available to you as a doctoral researcher at WBS. For up-to-date information on funding, we recommend that you refer to the University's Graduate School website.

We also produce a factsheet which you can download 131KB PDF.

ESRC studentships

WBS was awarded four ESRC studentships for entry in October 2011. Information about awards for 2012 entry will be posted here when available. These awards are only available to UK/EU nationals.

WBS funding

WBS Studentships

Competitive studentships are open to all prospective full-time doctoral researchers at WBS, regardless of nationality, renewable for up to three years study. Each year's studentship is worth up to £16,680. You will be expected to undertake up to 110 hours of teaching & related duties.

Applications for October 2012 studentships will open in early 2012.

WBS Bursaries

Competitive bursaries are open to all self-funded researchers already registered on the programme. Each bursary is typically worth between £3-4,000 for full-time researchers.

You will be able to apply during your first year of study.

External sources

See the Graduate School website for details of further potential sources of funding.

Project opportunities

No funded projects: Sorry, there are no funded PhD projects currently available. We expect new funding opportunities to be announced for 2012 entry later.