How to apply

To apply for the PhD programme, please follow these steps:

1. Find out more about whether the PhD programme is right for you
2. Check the studentship funding information
3. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria
4. Look at the research projects on offer, and select the one most closely linked to your research interests and path
5. Contact your potential project supervisors for a discussion about your proposed project
6. Prepare the mandatory documents for your application
7. Read the research proposal guidance below then complete the application form (Word), equal opportunities form (Word) and submit the research proposal to  stgeorgesphd@sgul.ac.uk 

Guidance for the research proposal

Applicants should submit a research proposal for their chosen project, they should use the advert abstract provided and expand on it to include sufficient information in their research proposal for the selection panel to assess their readiness for research training and doctoral study and suitability for an award. We strongly suggest for applicants discuss the research project with the proposed supervisory team, and liaise with them throughput the process, so that they have an appropriate proposal to submit.

Applicants should prepare a three-page research project proposal based on an advertised project. 

The research project proposal should:

• identify a specific research question or hypothesis
• summarise the relevant background information including relevant prior research (with no more than five key references)
• outline an appropriate research methodologies by which the question can be addressed
• elaborate on the potential broader impact of the PhD project (i.e., how you expect your research to be useful and to whom)
• describe what experiences and/or technical skills you have that will help you to succeed in your chosen project and what are skills or knowledge that you would like to develop further during your PhD
• describe some of the methodological and/or professional challenges you might face in completing this project and how might you overcome them.

The research project proposal should be presented in Arial or Times New Roman font with a minimum font size of 10. Margins must be a 1.5 cm minimum on all sides.

All pages must be clearly labelled with the applicant’s name.  Additional material should not be attached as this will not be considered.

Any questions?

If you have any further questions, please contact the Programme Manager (Research Degrees) via:

• phoning +44 (0)20 8725 0191 
• emailing stgeorgesphd@sgul.ac.uk