Psychology PhD studentship
Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - The Role of Honour in Interpersonal and Intergroup Processes (2024)
What you get
- A stipend for 3 years to cover living costs. The amount is tied to the UKRI studentship rates; for 2023/24 it is £18,622 per year.
- UK or International fees are covered for 3 years.
- Research/training costs of £750 per year are also covered for 3 years, and enhanced costs are provided for some neuroscience projects.
- School-funded Postgraduate Researchers have the opportunity to take up Doctoral Tutoring during your PhD with a range of modules to choose from. This work is paid at Grade 6 which is currently £17.38 per hour, and covers contact time, preparation and marking.
Type of award
Postgraduate Research
PhD project
This project will be supervised by Professor Ayse Uskul. Please contact Prof.Uskul to discuss your application.
Prof Uskul is looking to recruit a PhD student interested in studying the role of honourvalues or concerns in interpersonal or intergroup process, ideally using a culture-comparative perspective. Topics can include interpersonal processes such as compromise, apologies, forgiveness or intergroup processes such as acculturation or intergroup negotiations as long as they make novel (methodological and/or theoretical) contributions to relevant existing literatures. Projects designed to investigate the historical evolution of the honour construct in different cultural contexts or to integrate the study of different cultural logics (e.g., face, dignity, honour) in relation to novel social (interpersonal/intergroup) psychological phenomena will be welcome. Students from any part of the world with strong training in statistical skills and willingness to think across interdisciplinary boundaries, collaborate in a large research team and engage in open science practices are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate would join HONORLOGIC Team, a collaborative project led by Ayse K. Uskul.
Doctoral Tutor role:
If you choose to undertake a Doctoral Tutor role you will receive training and begin teaching in the first term of your studies. You will be encouraged to study for a formal teaching accreditation (Associate of the Higher Education Academy), enrolling on a ‘Starting to Teach’ module in the first term.
Eligibility
- Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a First or a high Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, or equivalent qualification, and/or a Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.
- The University of Sussex believes that the diversity of its staff and student community is fundamental to creative thinking, pedagogic innovation, intellectual challenge, and the interdisciplinary approach to research and learning. We celebrate and promote diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our staff and students. As such, we welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
- This award will pay fees at the Home or International rate. International students must move to Sussex for the duration of the PhD and will not be permitted to register as Distance Learners. The studentship does not include additional funding towards the costs of visas or travel to the UK for International students.
Number of scholarships available
One scholarship
Deadline
19 January 2024 23:59How to apply
- Please read Some questions we are often asked before you start your application.
- Please submit your application online for 'PhD in Psychology' for entry in September 2024.
- In the Supervisor suggested by applicant section of your application, put Ayse Uskul
- In the Proposed source of funding section of your application, please put Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship – Ayse Uskul - ringfenced
Candidates should provide:
- A research proposal that outlines your knowledge of the research area, hypotheses that could be addressed in your PhD, and an outline of potential methods. The scope of the proposed work should be appropriate for a 3-year PhD research programme. The research proposal should be approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words in length and not exceed 3 pages, including references. It should be set at a minimum of 10 font type with margins a minimum of 1cm.
- Current degree transcript(s) with full details of performance on all completed courses.
- Two academic references.
- An up-to-date CV.
- A document summarising any teaching experience you have and illustrating your suitability for a Doctoral Tutor role.
Overseas applicants please read our International Requirements to assist with preparing your application.
Contact us
For queries with respect to the application process please contact: psychologyphd-enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
To discuss the details of this project further please contact Professor Ayse Uskul.
Timetable
Deadline for applications: 19 January 2024 23:59.
Interviews likely to take place mid to late February with notifications expected early March.
Availability
At level(s):
PG (research)
Application deadline:
19 January 2024 23:59 (GMT)
Countries
The award is available to people from these specific countries: