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Postgraduate Research

Current Studentships

Keele University studentships, when available, are funded internally or from external sponsors such as research councils or from industry. If you are interested in any of the studentships available you can apply online.

Research Topic Keele Management School Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Reference number: KMS GTA 2012/13
Abstract

Applications are invited for this year's Keele Management School Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs). GTAs are three-year prestigious awards aimed at attracting PhD students of the highest calibre.

Applications are welcome across all subject areas covered by the Centre for Economics and Management:

www.keele.ac.uk/risocsci/researchcentres/economicsandmanagement/

We would especially welcome submissions from applicants looking to undertake doctoral research in Finance, Economics and Marketing.

Applications should comprise of a PhD application form, references, a full proposal for your PhD project (maximum four sides of A4, which should set out research questions to be addressed, proposed methodology, a summary of current literature etc), a sample of your previous academic work (maximum 5,000 words) and a Case for Support

Please refer to the Supplementary Information section below for a full list of application requirements.
Details See Advert and details and Supplementary Information
Duration 3 years full time
Fees Fees are paid at UK/EU fees levels.
Stipend £2,052 remuneration for teaching, plus £11,538 stipend
Closing date 5pm 4th June 2012

Apply online here

Research Topic The experience of acupuncture for low back pain in pregnancy
Reference number: RPCH 2012-01
Abstract

We seek to appoint a PhD student to conduct a nested qualitative study to explore the experiences of pregnant women who receive acupuncture as an intervention for low back pain.
Details See Advert and details and Supplementary Information
Duration
Fees All fees paid at current UK/EU rates.
Stipend Stipend paid at current Research Council rate (funding tbc)
Closing date Friday 29 June 2012

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Research Topic Pain in Older People - “Ageing with Chronic Pain: the experiences of
rural older people”
Reference number: RPCH 2012-02
Abstract

This study aims to explore how living in a rural area affects the ways in which people view and experience their pain, how they manage it and what their expectations around health more generally are as they grow older.
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Duration
Fees All fees paid at current UK/EU rates.
Stipend Stipend paid at current Research Council rate (funding tbc)
Closing date Friday 29th June 2012

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Research Topic Attitudes, beliefs and physical activity among older adults with knee pain
Reference number: RPCH 2012-03
Abstract

The focus of this research is to investigate the attitudes, beliefs and physical activity behaviours among older adults with knee pain attributable to osteoarthritis. It fits directly with the Centre’s ongoing programme of osteoarthritis and exercise research, builds on previous Centre studies and will help to understand how to optimise outcomes from exercise programmes for older adults with knee OA.
Details See Advert and details and Supplementary Information
Duration
Fees All fees paid at current UK/EU rates.
Stipend Stipend paid at current Research Council rate (funding tbc)
Closing date Friday 29th June 2012

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Research Topic The role of sleep and social participation in determining poor outcomes in older adults with musculoskeletal pain
Reference number: RPCH 2012-04
Abstract

The PhD studentship is embedded within an exciting programme of research investigating the biopsychosocial pathways of outcomes in older people with musculoskeletal pain. The aim of the work developed from this PhD is to address questions concerning the role of sleep and social participation in moderating/mediating poor outcomes (e.g. poor health, limited function).
Details See Advert and details and Supplementary Information
Duration
Fees All fees paid at current UK/EU rates.
Stipend Stipend paid at current Research Council rate (funding tbc)
Closing date Friday 29th June 2012

Apply online here