Cambridge Political Economy Society & Trust

Cambridge Political Economy Society Trust 3 year research scholarship

£15,609 ~ £45,000 (annual)
Fees (Home) , Fees (International) , Maintenance
3.0 Years (Fixed Length)
Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time
Required
14 Mar 2022

About

The CPES Trust was established in 1985 by the Cambridge Political Economy Society, which produces the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Contributions to Political Economy, and the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society. Its stated aims are (1) to advance the education of the public in political economy and related matters, and (2) to promote research in matters pertaining to political economy and to publish the useful results of such research. The Trustees interpret research in political economy to include work of a theoretical, applied, interdisciplinary, history of thought or methodological nature, having a strong emphasis on realistic analysis, the development of critical perspectives, the provision and use of empirical evidence, and the construction of policy.

Awarded biennially this scholarship is intended to provide funding for three years of PhD research. The scholarship competition is open to candidates who have been accepted (or expect to be accepted by 30th September) by the University as Graduate Students beginning a PhD programme within the field of Political Economy (as described above) in any Faculty or Department of the University of Cambridge. This Scholarship is not open to current University Postgraduate Students, either registered for the PhD degree or on a probationary track towards PhD registration, who have already commenced their three years of PhD research. Nor is the scholarship open to students who are about to commence the MPhil degree for the purpose of advanced training prior to undertaking PhD research. On completion of MPhil training, Postgraduate Students going on to the start of a PhD become eligible for the scholarship.

The Trust may offer the successful candidate either a full scholarship or a fees-only award. The full scholarship covers payment of university and college fees, and a maintenance grant (which for the academic year 2021/22 is £15,609). Applications are open to citizens of European Union Countries and overseas students. The Trust is aware that funding of graduate studies in economics and related disciplines for UK citizens is very limited and particularly encourages well-qualified candidates who are UK citizens to apply. However, decisions on the award of the Scholarship will be on academic merit and on the relevance of the proposed research to the aims of the Trust. The Trust reserves the right to make no award if no suitable candidates present themselves.

Award details

£15,609 ~ £45,000 (annual)
3.0 Years (Fixed Length)
Fees (Home) Fees (International) Maintenance
1
No
Academic merit Other (see below)

Research must be in the field of Political Economy.

A one page end of year report is requested, at the end of each academic year, giving a summary of activities.

No

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
PhD
Full Time

Research must be in the field of Political Economy. Further information is in the award description.

Application Process

No
No
Yes

Application forms for the Research Scholarship may be obtained from the website http://www.cpes.org.uk/trust/cpest-3-year-research-scholarship/.

Key dates

14 Mar 2022

Results are normally awarded one to two months after the deadline date.