Award

• £5000 per year awarded by the government

Eligibility criteria

Students on the following courses will be eligible to receive this grant:

• Diagnostic Radiography
• Adult Nursing
• Child Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Operating Department Practice
• Occupational Therapy
• Paramedic Science
• Physiotherapy
• Speech and Language Therapy.

Students studying on our Mental Health Nursing and Diagnostic Radiography courses will also receive an additional £1000 per year from the government.

How to apply

• New students - you can apply from 1 March 2024
• Continuing students - you will be invited to apply from 3 April 2024.

Payment schedule

• Payments will be made in three instalments over each academic year.
• Payment dates vary depending on your course start date.

Useful information

• Read more about the NHS Learning Support Fund.
• Students who are planning to undertake nursing, midwifery and allied health professional subjects (except paramedic science) as a second degree will currently be able to access the standard student support system on the same terms as students studying for a first degree. Please check the NHS website for eligibility and the latest funding information.

Award

• Outside London - £4862.50 per year awarded by the government
• London - £5262.50 per year awarded by the government.

Deadline

• For September/October 2023 start - 31 October 2023
• For January onwards start - 16 February 2024
• For March onwards start - 22 March 2024.

Eligibility criteria

• You are a Year 2 or 3 undergraduate student studying Social Work.
• You have lived in England for at least three years.
• Read more about the full eligible criteria for the Social Work bursary.

How to apply

• Create a My Funding account on the NHSBSA website.

Payment schedule

• Payments will be made in 3 instalments over each academic year.
• Payment dates vary depending on your course start date.

Useful information

• Find out more information about the NHS Social Work bursary.
• The University is allocated a certain number of awards that is not equivalent to the number of students on the course. Therefore, not all students will receive the bursary even if they meet the criteria. We administer a fair system for allocating available bursaries.
• This bursary also covers childcare allowance - be sure to read the guide on the website for all information.
• All students will receive a travel allowance of up to £862.50 even if they do not receive the full Social Work bursary.
• Students studying on our partnerships top-up BA Social Work Studies 1 year course in Bromley are also eligible. However, the same ranking process applies.

Award

• Covers £2000 of childcare costs per academic year

Eligible criteria

• Available for students who are on a full-time pre-registration healthcare course.
• Parents who meet the above criteria and have a child under the age of 15 OR under the age of 17 if they are registered with SEN.

How to apply

• Find the application process for supporting childcare costs on the NHS website.
• You must re-apply each academic year.

Payment schedule

• Payments will be made over 3 instalments over the academic year.

Useful information

• You must provide evidence for your childcare costs in order to be reimbursed.
• Find out more information about support for childcare costs for the NHS Learning Support Fund.

The Canterbury Christ Church University Advantage Package currently includes:

• uniforms
• Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health costs, including immunisation.

Useful information

• Read more about the faculty uniform policy.
• Check course information on the course page search to see if your course is included.
• Health students who apply for this award may also be eligible for other CCCU awards.
• This package is only available for UK students who are enrolling on a qualifying health course in September 2024. We reserve the right to withdraw this package in the event of a student not successfully completing the enrolment process.

Futures Scholarships are aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds. You may come from a lower-income or disadvantaged family, be the first in your family to go to university, or have no family support at all. Students like you have the most to gain from university life. But you also have the most to worry about financially when you get here!

All Futures Scholarship awards will offer you £5,000 a year during your undergraduate studies, which is a significant contribution towards your cost of living, which will enable you to participate fully in university life. You’ll also receive access to a Futures Coach and bespoke workshops to build confidence and employability skills.

Find out more.

• The Hawthorn Scholarship
• The Bell Scholarship
• Tina Eniye Murphy Scholarship

Award

• £600

Eligibility criteria

Available to undergraduate and PGCE students who meet the follow criteria:

• Your household income is of £25,000 per year or less.
• You have provided your consent for the Student Loans Company (SLC) to share this information with the University.
• You normally reside in England.
• Your fees for each year of study are more than £6,165 (full-time) or £4,625 (part-time).
• You are studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. 
• You meet any additional eligibility criteria for our scholarships or bursaries, including being on an appropriate course.
• You do not already receive government educational support of £5,000 or more per year, including the NHS Learning Support Fund, and Department for Education Bursaries and Scholarships (but excluding SLC maintenance grants or loans).

Payment schedule 

• Paid via three instalments via SLC
• Given over the course of the academic year
• You will be notified by SLC before you are paid. 
• Payment dates: first week in November (25%); third week in February (25%); third week in May (50%)
• For eligible students whose course starts at any other time of the year (not September), you will be notified of your payment dates separately when you receive confirmation of your grant.

Useful information

• If you meet the above criteria and are paying the standard full-time undergraduate tuition fees of £9,250, you will receive the full grant of £600.
• This grant will be calculated on a pro rata basis if you are a full-time undergraduate student and your fees are more than £6,165 but less than £9,250.
• This grant will be calculated on a pro rata basis if you are a part-time undergraduate student and your fees are more than £4,625 but less than £9,250.
• If you live in our University-owned accommodation, 50% of your grant will be automatically allocated towards the cost of your accommodation. 
• If you are studying with CCCU through a partner institution, you may not be eligible for this grant but may be able to access alternative forms of financial support. Please contact the Student Support team at your place of study who will be able to advise you.

Award

• £2,000

Eligible criteria

• You must achieve AAA or equivalent at A Level or equivalent.
• You must meet qualification requirements.
• You must be enrolled onto a full-time, campus-based undergraduate degree at CCCU.

Payment schedule

• Two instalments of £1000 will be paid directly into your bank account.
• First instalment - December in year 1
• Second instalment - December in year 2.

Useful information

• This scholarship will be automatically awarded in addition to other bursaries that you may receive.
• Applicants who are awarded this scholarship are not eligible for the Jubilee Academic Scholarship or the Jubilee Bursary.
• Students who are not eligible include: students taking top-up degrees; students starting in Year 2 or 3; students studying a collaborative course, which is taught at or delivered by a partner institution.
• Find full terms and conditions here.

Award

£1000

Eligible criteria

• You must be a home, fee-paying student.
• You must be enrolled onto a full-time, campus-based degree programme.
• You will have achieved ABB or AAB at A level or equivalent.

Payment schedule

• This will be paid directly to 2023 entry year students.
• Two instalments will be paid for £500 each.
• Instalment 1 - in December once student is registered onto Level 4
• Instalment 2 - in December when student re-registers onto Level 5.

Useful information

• This scholarship will be automatically awarded in addition to other bursaries that you may receive.
• Applicants who are awarded this scholarship are not eligible for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
• Students who are not eligible include: students taking top-up degrees; students starting in year 2 or 3; students studying a collaborative course, which is taught at or delivered by a partner institution.
• For full Terms and Conditions, click here.

There's an abundance of support for our students who are care leavers, including: 

• Unite Foundation Scholarship
• Accommodation payment support 
• Care Leaver's Bursary.

Find out more information about support for care leavers here. 

Award

• £500 a year per year whilst completing CCCU studies. Paid in three instalments of £125, £125, and £250.

Eligibility criteria

• You studied at one of our partner schools within the past five years. check our partner schools and colleges list to see if you are eligible

How to apply

• Eligible students will be contacted and invited to apply to the scheme. Due to limited places, there will be a shortlisting and interview process for applicants.

Useful information

• Undertaking paid part time work as an SCE ambassador is a condition of payment of this award.

We are dedicated to supporting student athletes in both academic and sporting success through our Sport Scholarship programme.

The University is recognised by Sport England’s Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) as a Dual Career Accredited Site.

This acknowledges a commitment and element of academic flexibility, allowing talented student-athletes to balance their studies alongside a sporting schedule.

Award 

• Performance level - £500 
• Elite level - £750-£1500.

All scholars are supported in a variety of ways including:

• Sport Science/Strength & Conditioning Support
• Complimentary Gym Membership
• Access to Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation
• Mentor Support
• Scholar Sport Kit
• Sports Scholar Awards.

Eligibility criteria 

Scholars must compete at one of the following levels:

• Performance – demonstrates success at a county/regional level
• Elite – demonstrates success at a national level or above.

Current and prospective students are encouraged to apply.

How to apply 

• Fill out this form to apply for the Sport Scholarship. 
• All applications need two references.

Useful information

All sports scholars are required to engage with the program via a number of methods. These include:

• Represent CCCU in BUCS, Varsity, or other University competition.
• Hold a CCCU Student Sport Club Committee position.
• Support other CCCU students in an official CCCU coach position.
• Represent CCCU as an Ambassador at events, Open Days, or meetings.
• Engage fully with SportsLab workshops.
• Consistent social media postings.

For more information, contact sport@canterbury.ac.uk  

Talented performers, composers or musicologists have the opportunity to secure one of the below scholarships available. 

Instrumental/vocal teaching

Award

• One to one lessons with a specialist teacher
• Lessons worth up to £750 per year.

Eligible criteria

• For students studying Commercial Music

Useful information

• Award given once student enrols onto a Performance module.

Chapel Choir Scholarship

Award

• Choral Scholarship - £500 per year + tuition
• Organ/Conducting Scholarship - £750 per year + tuition.

Eligible criteria

• Available to all Canterbury Christ Church University students.

Useful information

• Complete this form to apply for the Chapel Choir scholarship by the beginning of October.
• Auditions will be held in October.
• Throughout each academic year, the Choir sings an Evensong every Thursday evening during term time, and several other services, including the Candlemas and Pentecost services in Canterbury Cathedral.

Instrumental/Vocal Scholarships

Award

• One to one vocal or instrumental tuition
• Up to ten hours' worth of tuition offered.

Eligible criteria

• Available to all Canterbury Christ Church University students.

Useful information

• Scholars are expected to perform in at least one University ensemble.
• Applications are considered at the beginning of each semester.
• Students re-applying for an Award will be asked to provide some reflection on their learning. 
• Awards will be given on the basis of the benefit which might accrue to the School and the University, as well as to the student.
• Complete this application form for the instrumental/vocal scholarship at the beginning of October or January.

Bursary Awards

Award

• Up to £300

Eligible criteria

• Available to all students in the School of Creative Arts and Industries

Useful information

• This award can help towards the purchase of software or sheet music; fees for specialist instruction or travel expenses for example.
• The Scholarship Committee considers Instrumental/Vocal Scholarships and Bursary Awards applications at the start of each semester.
• Complete this form for the Bursary Award by early October and/or January to apply. 

Award

• To assist with travel costs to a low or no paid work placement that will help with career development 
• Up to £200 each year for travel within the UK 
• Up to £500 each year for travel abroad.

Eligibility criteria 

• Work experience must be either be unpaid, or paid at or below minimum wage. 
• The placement will either be in a different location from the CCCU campus or outside of normal teaching time. 
• You are not receiving travel reimbursement from other sources. 

How to apply 

• Include information of your career development opportunity and breakdown of costs. 

Useful information 

• You can only apply once for each academic year. 
• You must evidence all travel costs in order to be reimbursed. 
• You may be asked to interview once your application has been reviewed. 
• Find out more information about the Career Development Fund.

Award

• Financial support for career development opportunities, including group and individual funding. 

Eligibility criteria

• You must secure a work placement from a reputable and/or recognised company/charity.
• The placement must not exceed 20 hours a week during term time or 40 hours a week outside of term time.
• Group funding - must consist of 3+ people; must all study at CCCU at time of application and at least one member must meet the individual eligible criteria.
• Individual funding - must meet at least one of the following:
  • has a household income of up to £25,000 for full support or a household income of £25,000-£42,875 for partial support 
  • comes from an area with low participation to Higher Education 
  • is a care leaver 
  • is a carer
  • is declared as disabled 
  • is from a Black or minority ethnic group 
  • is a mature entrant (aged 21+ at the beginning of their course) 
  • is estranged from their family 
  • is from a gypsy and traveller community 
  • is a refugee
  • is a child from a military family.
• Some postgraduate students may be eligible - please read full T&Cs for the Career Start bursary for details. 

How to apply 

• Fill out this form to apply for the Career Start bursary.
• You must supply a reference to support your application.  

Useful information 

• This award offers funding for costs such as buying suitable workwear, ad hoc childcare, specialist software, and money to attend a conference.
• Find out more information about the Career Development Fund.
• Please see full Terms and Conditions for the Career Start bursary.

We work in partnership with The Archdeacon of Canterbury (Canterbury Cathedral) under the Article 26 Project to enable those seeking asylum to progress to higher education. To find out more, visit our Sanctuary Scholarship page. 

Award

PhD Scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the projects outlined below The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree or Master’s in biomedical science (or relevant discipline) is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• The successful candidate must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.

Scholarship focus

The Section of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) is an interdisciplinary research department comprised of biomedical scientists, immunologists, bioinformaticians, and wildlife and ecology biologists, focused on research addressing current global challenges faced by society and the planet, ranging from health and disease to new ways to protect the natural world. Within the Biomedical Science theme, the department has research priorities in immunology, allergic responses, cancer biology, and stress responses.

Blood cells play important functions in the body, including transport of oxygen and nutrients, mounting immune responses against foreign pathogens, and formation of blood clots to stop bleeding. The subversion of these normal functions of blood cells leads to a variety of blood and immunological disorders, including allergies and anaphylaxis, autoimmune disorders, and blood cancers.

This PhD project will focus on studying the molecular and cellular processes that govern the behaviour of healthy cells of the blood system, explore how perturbations in this behaviour contribute to specific blood disorders, and develop novel therapies to combat these conditions. The project will combine state-of-the-art cell culture approaches on primary human cells and physiologically-relevant cell lines with modern molecular and cellular approaches to develop a programme of work aimed at defining key vulnerabilities of a blood disorder which can be therapeutically targetable.

The scholarship will be awarded to one applicant who will be involved in one of the following projects. Applicants should indicate their preference in their application. 

1. AllergoOncology: Elucidating novel anti-cancer roles of human allergic effector cells

Epidemiological studies indicate an inverse association between allergies and certain cancers. The aim of this project is to elucidate the role of basophils, and other allergic effector cells (e.g. eosinophils), in various cancers.

The project will include investigating the cytotoxic functions of basophils on various human cancer cell lines, their ability to modulate the anti-cancer functions of other cytotoxic immune cells, and the effects of cancer-derived immune checkpoint regulators on basophil function.

Together with clinical collaborators, we further aim to investigate the differential localisation of basophils in various cancer tissues ex vivo in view of assessing their role as prognostic biomarkers.

For more information on this project, please contact Professor Bernhard Gibbs.

2. Design and development of oncogenic calreticulin inhibitors for treatment of myeloid neoplasms

Oncogenic calreticulin is a tumour-specific molecule that is present in patients with the pre-leukaemic condition called myelofibrosis. The student will be working with an early-stage chemotherapeutic compound that is capable of neutralising calreticulin.

The aims of the project will be to solve the biochemical structure of the anti-calreticulin drug and to test its anti-tumour activity and pharmacokinetic properties on patient samples and physiologically-relevant disease models.

For more information on this project, contact Dr. Edwin Chen.

How to apply

• Please discuss your research ideas with a potential supervisor ahead of applying.  
• Potential supervisors can be found on our website.
• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Please fill in a research proposal form. 
• Submit your application via our website.
  • Click on the Apply now button in the blue bar.
  • Select ‘Science, Information Technology and Engineering’ for the area of research.
  • Select 'Sciences' for your subject area.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start date.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD Scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with the research theme below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master’s in Education (or relevant discipline) is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to a Canterbury Christ Church University campus.

Scholarship focus

Canterbury Christ Church University has a large and vibrant postgraduate research community. In REF 2021, 61% of CCCU’s submitted research was judged to be either world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). 84% of our impact case studies were rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). The subject of education sits in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education. Our postgraduate students are fully involved in the research culture of the University, actively contributing to research networks, academic conferences, etc.

We are looking to appoint a PhD scholarship candidate interested in doing research connected in some way to the Education Research Schools Partnership, which is a consortium of fifteen primary and secondary schools in Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Through this partnership we seek a “self-improving education systems in which teachers are research literate and have opportunities for engagement in research and enquiry” (BERA, 2014, p. 5).

We welcome a wide range of foci and/or research designs.

We would be happy to help interested applicants with their proposals and applications and to discuss supervising arrangement. For enquiries, please contact Professor Lynn Revell.

How to apply

• Please discuss your research ideas with a potential supervisor ahead of applying. Potential supervisors can be found online
• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the Faculty.
• Please fill in a research proposal form. 
• Submit your application via our website.
  • Click on the Apply now button.
  • Select Education, Childhood and Youth Studies for the area of research.
  • Select the relevant subject area for your area of research.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start date.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD Scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with the brief below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master's in English Literature, Creative Writing, or other related discipline is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 50 hours of teaching related work each year.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to a Canterbury Christ Church University campus.

Scholarship focus

The English Studies team at Canterbury Christ Church University, which includes separate courses in English Literature and Creative and Writing, has a vibrant research culture embedded in the local community. We have particular strengths in collaborating with external partners from the Parrot Theatre (Canterbury) to the Green Kitchen (Margate) to Discovery Planet (Ramsgate) to schools, libraries, museums, churches, and cinemas in Kent and beyond. Many of our research projects have global reach but regional roots, engaging in the rich literary history and landscape of the southeast. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 84% of our research and 100% of our outputs were graded at 4* (‘World-Leading’) or 3* (‘Internationally Excellent’).

The work of our team falls under two major research themes, ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ and ‘Memory and Place’, and encompasses a variety of individual specialisms including women’s writing, gothic literature, life writing, literary afterlives and adaptation, book history, place writing, psychogeography, writing and wellbeing, folklore and/or folk horror, experimental forms, and narrative and conflict. This research underpins a range of public engagement work that aims to involve marginalised voices in the sharing, adapting, and/or performing of texts. We view co-creation and mutual exploration of texts as central to engaging hard-to-reach pockets of the community in literature and writing.

We are looking for a PhD candidate who can join our team with a proposal in English Literature and/or Creative Writing that sits within the above research themes and helps to extend our work with community partners. The proposal can be related to any of the research areas listed above, but what has to be central is research that develops our long-standing commitment to community engagement and helps us to connect with new and difficult-to-reach voices.

For an informal discussion of your research proposal, please contact Dr Susan Civale.

How to apply

• Please discuss your research ideas with a potential supervisor ahead of applying. Potential supervisors can be found online
• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the Faculty. 
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via our website:
  • Click on the 'Apply now' button in the blue bar at the bottom of this page.
  • Select ‘History, Archaeology, Applied Linguistics, Language, and Theology’ for the area of research.
  • Select ‘English Language and Literature’ or ‘Creative Writing' for your subject area.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start date.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme.
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the research themes outlined below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree or Master’s in a relevant discipline is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies on 1 October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• The successful applicant must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.

Scholarship focus

Research proposals must fit within one of the three research areas in the Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Social Care:

1. Coproduction of health and social care
2. Health, technology, and society
3. Implementation and improvement research.

Proposals should also align to the Applied Research Collaborative, Kent, Surrey, Sussex (ARC KSS) research themes.

Applicants should indicate clearly in their proposal which of the three Faculty areas and ARC KSS themes their research falls into.

For more information about research within the faculty, please visit our webpages. 

The successful applicant will benefit from our CCCU Research Development training, ARC KSS research training, and support across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, area as well as regional programmes in the areas of applied health and social care research.

The Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Social Care has strong research alliances with regional NHS trusts, social care, public health, and primary care services, and we would welcome applications from health and social care professionals who are keen to develop applied researcher careers.

For informal enquiries please contact the Faculty RKE Officer to discuss your topic of interest with an academic.

How to apply

• Please contact the Faculty RKE Officer to discuss your topic of interest with an academic ahead of applying.
• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty. 
• Download the research proposal form. 
  • Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the 'Apply Now' button in the blue bar at the bottom of this page.
  • Select ‘Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health, Social Care’ for the area of research.
  • Select 'Medicine, Healthcare, Public Health, Social Care' for your subject area.
  • Select full-time study and 1^st October 2024 as a start date.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme.

• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

5 August 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the research themes outlined below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• Candidates should hold at least an Upper Second Class Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in creative arts, media, music, or performing arts, or other relevant subject area.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a total of 150 hours of teaching-related work during years two and three of study.
• The applicant must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies on 1 October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• The successful scholarship applicant must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.
• We welcome applications from researchers in underrepresented groups. We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds, as well as from those returning from a career break.

Scholarship focus

• Dance practice and/or theory
• Performing arts practice and/or theory
• Musical composition, improvisation or contemporary music/sound studies
• Music technology and accessibility
• Historical studies of performance and/or reception.

For further details or to discuss your research ideas, please contact Dr Andy Birtwistle.

How to apply

• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website
• • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in the blue bar.
  • Select ‘Creative and Performing Arts, Music and Media’ for the area of
  • Select 'Music’ or ‘Performing Arts’ for your subject area, based on your research topic.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD.
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

5 August 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the research themes outlined below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• Candidates should hold at least an Upper Second Class Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in creative arts, media, music, or performing arts, or other relevant subject area.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a total of 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• The applicant must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies on 1 October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• The successful scholarship applicant must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.
• We welcome applications from researchers in underrepresented groups. We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds, as well as from those returning from a career break.

Scholarship focus

• Immersive digital cultural heritage experiences
• Cultural history of seaside photography (with reference to the South-East archive of seaside photography)
• Screen heritage of South-East England
• Local media and journalism
• Sustainability and media practice.

For further details or to discuss your research ideas, please contact Dr Andy Birtwistle.

How to apply

• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in the blue bar at the bottom. 
  • Select ‘Creative and Performing Arts, Music and Media’ for the area of
  • Select 'Media’ for your subject area, based on your research topic.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD Scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with the research theme outlined below.
• The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master’s in research and/or taught Master’s degree in criminal justice related areas is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• The applicant must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• The successful applicant must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.

Scholarship focus

The Policing team at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) welcome applications for a new PhD scholarship. All applications relating to vulnerability within the criminal justice system will be considered.

Some example areas of interest include but are not limited to the following areas:

• The Impact of Community Policing on Vulnerable Populations
• Police Training and its Effectiveness in Handling Vulnerable Individuals
• The Role of Technology in Enhancing Policing for Vulnerable Populations
• Policing and Mental Health: Strategies for Effective Intervention
• The Criminalisation of Poverty: Policing Practices and Policy Implications
• Gender and Policing: Addressing the Needs of Women and Non-Binary Individuals
• Juvenile Justice and Policing: Protecting Vulnerable Youth
• Intersectionality in Policing: Addressing Multiple Forms of Vulnerability.

For any queries about the application and admissions process or your research ideas, please contact Dr Martin O’Neill or Dr Katarina Mozova.

How to apply

• Please discuss your research ideas with a potential supervisor ahead of applying.
• You will be required to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in the blue bar at the bottom.
  • Select ‘law, policing, and criminal justice’ for the area of research.
  • Select ‘policing’ for your subject area.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start date.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD.
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For administrative queries please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD Scholarship including:

• a stipend of £18,622 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with the research project below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master’s in Tourism (or relevant discipline) is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years 2 and 3 of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.
• There are two scholarships across the Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism area. The scholarships will be awarded to the two strongest applicants across the project below and those in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Scholarship focus

Tourism Management and Experience (TME)

We have an exciting opportunity for a student to receive scholarship funding for a PhD to help forge and develop the new and growing field of Magical Tourism. The student must have a broad understanding of heritage tourism, but also different aspects of magic as intangible cultural heritage, for example how fantasy, folklore, myths, legends and multi-media contribute to destination spirits of place. Magical tourism can also include healing rituals, sense of belonging, performance and festivals and is an innovative new niche.

We would like to offer a PhD Scholarship centred on an analysis of the softer management aspects of World Heritage Sites. The PhD will involve investigating similar historic World Heritage sites and critically examining their response to evolving current issues such as evolving authenticities, climate change, sustainability and storytelling. Studying at Canterbury Christ Church University - within the boundary of a dynamic, much-visited World Heritage Site - perfectly positions you to explore this exciting topic.

Contact: Dr Jane Lovell 

How to apply

• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the Apply now button in the blue bar at the bottom.
  • Select ‘Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events’ for the area of research.
  • Select 'Tourism, Hospitality and Events’ for your subject area, based on your research topic.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start date.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme.
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions. 

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 from 2024/25
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

2 September 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the research themes outlined below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master’s in Sociology, Politics, or relevant discipline is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake a total of 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.

Scholarship focus

Applications are invited for one PhD scholarship in one of the following areas:

Technology and work

This area of research is concerned with the relationship between work, social transformation, and social exclusion. More precisely, this research would explore career transitions and the impacts of automation, emerging questions about the relationship between digital technologies such as AI, and changes to the experience of work, in the context of the wider trends of deindustrialisation, globalisation, and labour force rationalisation. This research is currently led by Dr Jessee Potter. 

Higher Education: Post-Pandemic

This area of research explores the changing Higher Education (HE) landscape, debates about social exclusion, and how these have been shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, students were attracted to university by the promise of an exciting student experience, provided by state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant campus culture, and socialisation of young people into adult life was considered part of the core purpose of HE. Since the lockdowns, and in the face of wider social and economic pressures, this model of HE is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, whilst developments such as digital learning have accelerated. This research seeks to explore the implications this new phase of HE policy and practice will have for students and their relationship with academic programmes and staff. This research is currently led by Dr Jennie Bristow. 

Citizenship, nationalism, and identity

This area of research is concerned with developing understanding of cultural and political narratives around national identity and changing conceptualisations of citizenship. The political landscape of the UK, Europe, and the USA is undergoing significant transformations, with the rise of populist movements and parties, increased focus on national and regional identities, and political and economic pressures giving rise to conflicting narratives about immigration. This research will explore how ideas about citizenship and identity shape and are shaped by this novel political context. This research is currently led by Dr Matthew Ogilvie. 

Please email one of the above research leads or Jennie Bristow for an initial discussion about your research ideas.

How to apply

• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form
• Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the ‘Apply now’ button in the blue bar. 
  • Select ‘Politics, International Relations, and Sociology’ for the area of research.
  • Select 'Politics’ or ‘Sociology’ for your subject area, based on your research topic.
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start.
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD.
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications.
  • A pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31/07/2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the projects outlined below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master’s in Sport and Exercise Science (or relevant discipline relating to the below projects) is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship, by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies on October 1 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.
• There are two scholarships available across the Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism area. The scholarships will be awarded to the two strongest applicants across the project below and those in Leisure and Tourism.

Scholarship focus

Physical Activity, Policy, Inclusion, and Education (PPIE)

As part of this theme the proposed focus for this scholarship fits within the priority area of women’s health and physical activity engagement in an established area of interest.

Comparison of effectiveness of exercise training modalities in menopausal women with a specific focus on resistance training interventions on health, performance, and menopausal outcomes.

We encourage the candidate to work toward developing a high-quality study design, including a co-produced intervention with behavioural change considerations.

Supervisors: Dr Hayley Mills and Dr Lucinda Howland.

Please feel free to contact Dr Howland when preparing your application.

Physical Activity, Policy, Inclusion, and Education (PPIE)

Applicants should develop a research proposal to address understanding the current culture(s) of grassroots youth sport from the perspective of players, coaches, parents, and other stakeholders. The proposal should utilise qualitative research methods to gain rich understanding of how sporting environments can be positive spaces for youth participants, and, in turn, aid long-term participation in physical activity.

Supervisory panel: Dr Laura Gubby, Dr Rachel Wray, and Dr James Brighton

For any further information, please contact Dr Laura Gubby.

Clinical Exercise Science (CES)

Applicants should develop a research proposal with the focus of ‘understanding barriers to behaviour change in relation to exercise prescription for the management of chronic health conditions’. Applicants are encouraged to consider the issue using a multidisciplinary approach.

It is expected that all proposals will build upon our established expertise in hypertension as a major risk factor associated with the development of a wide range of chronic health conditions.

Supervisory panel: Dr Jim Wiles and Dr Sarah Williamson.

Please feel free to contact Dr Wiles when preparing your application.

How to apply

• Please discuss your research ideas with a potential supervisor ahead of applying.
• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in the blue bar.
  • Select ‘sport and exercise science’ for the area of
  • Select ‘sport and exercise science' for your subject
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD.

• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 per year
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

30 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the projects outlined in the next section. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.

• A good first degree and Master’s in computer science, artificial intelligence, and cyber security (or relevant discipline) is essential.
• Strong programming skills: good in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, and experience with software development
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including Zero Trust models, threat detection, and mitigation strategies (project 1)
• Experience with machine learning techniques, particularly those applicable to security policy management and threat detection (project 1)
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch (project 2)
• Familiarity with signal processing and image/video analysis techniques (project 2)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for research and innovation
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship, by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies on 1 Oct 2024 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.
• There is one scholarship available across the Business and Management, Engineering, Design, and Technology area. The scholarship will be awarded to the strongest applicant across the projects below and those in Business and Management.

Scholarship focus

Developing a Zero Trust Security Architecture for 6G-Enabled IoT/IIoT Networks

IoT/IIoT systems are characterised by heterogeneous devices, complex network topologies, and varying communication protocols, which make them vulnerable to a wide range of cyber threats. Traditional security measures often fail to address the specific needs of IoT/IIoT systems, such as resource constraints and real-time communication requirements. This project aims at developing a Zero Trust security framework optimised for 6G-enabled IoT/IIoT networks. The framework will implement dynamic security policies that adapt to real-time threats and will be validated through real-world IoT/IIoT case studies.

Please contact Dr Ali Jaddoa and Amina Souag for more information.

Deepfake Detection: A Call for Robust Solutions in the Age of Digital Deception

The development of robust deepfake detection methods is critical to mitigate these risks and ensure the responsible use of this technology. This PhD call seeks a highly motivated researcher to investigate and develop novel deepfake detection techniques that address the limitations of current methods and pave the way for a future less susceptible to digital deception. We also hope that the project's findings will contribute significantly to the field of cybersecurity and digital forensics, by developing corresponding Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) algorithms. It will empower individuals and organizations to identify deepfakes with greater confidence, mitigate the spread of disinformation, and promote responsible use of this powerful technology.

Please contact Dr Ahmad Musa and Professor Konstantinos Sirlantzis

for more information.

How to apply

• Please discuss your research ideas with a potential supervisor ahead of applying.
• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website.
  • Click on the Apply now button in the blue bar at the bottom of this page
  • Select full-time study and 1st Oct 2024 as a start date
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme
• You will be required to upload:
  • Two references
  • Your completed research proposal form
  • A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Evidence of your qualifications
  • A pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions. .

Award

PhD scholarship including:

• a stipend of £19,237 from 2024/25
• a tuition fee waiver for three years
• an annual expense allowance of £500.

Deadline

31 July 2024

Eligibility criteria

• Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the research themes outlined below. The strengths of the individual candidate (in relation to academic competence and commitment) will be considered.
• A good first degree and Master’s in a relevant discipline is essential.
• All non-native speakers of English must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake 150 hours of teaching related work during years two and three of study.
• You must have applied for both a place on the PhD programme, as well as a scholarship, by the scholarship application deadline.
• The successful candidate must be available to begin their studies in October 2024 on a full-time basis.
• All scholarship applicants must live in the UK during their studies, within commutable distance to campus.
• There is one scholarship available across the Business and Management, Engineering, Design, and Technology area. The scholarship will be awarded to the strongest applicant across the projects below and those in Engineering, Design, and Technology.

Scholarship focus

Research in the area of Business and Management Studies is organised across two themes:

1. Innovation and empowerment
2. Governance, markets, and institutions.

With key areas of interest being in the following areas:

• Global crisis, inclusiveness, and sustainable livelihood: To explore novel governance models, markets, and institutional frameworks that can enhance the quality of life for individuals, alleviate the burden of high living expenses, and mitigate economic inequalities and exclusions, ultimately benefiting the broader society.
• Global resource digitalisation: To explore innovative governance mechanisms using blockchain technology, alternative markets, and institutional frameworks rooted in FinTechinclusive financial and business platforms powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, among other innovations.
• Climate change and sustainability: To examine the economic aspects of climate change, identify sustainable governance structures, markets, and institutional frameworks, leverage digital technology for environmental preservation, and explore green and blue finance, peer-to-peer lending, and crowdfunding models to support ecological conservation.
• Innovative business strategies and societal impact: This research explores how business strategies drive societal change and inclusion. It focuses on innovative models that enhance accessibility, efficiency, sustainability, and social welfare across industries.
• Innovation for sustainable corporate practices and empowerment: This domain centres on sustainability within corporate frameworks, examining how innovative approaches contribute to environmental, societal, and economic conservation whilst empowering stakeholders. It involves exploring innovative practices integrating sustainability into business operations.
• Consumer-Centric innovation and market dynamics: This research investigates the interplay among consumer behaviour, innovative strategies, and market dynamics. It delves into how consumer preferences shape innovative products and services (e.g., AI), guiding agile strategies responsive to evolving market demands.

To discuss your research interests please email Richard Mcmanus. 

How to apply

• You will be required to submit a research proposal and asked to interview with a potential supervisor in the faculty.
• Download the research proposal form.
• Submit your application via the website:
  • Click on the Apply now button in the blue bar at the bottom.
  • Select ‘Business and Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Events’ for the area of research
  • Select 'Business and Management' for your subject area
  • Select full-time study and October 2024 as a start date
  • Tick the box on the proposal form to indicate application for a scholarship alongside a place on the PhD programme
• You will be required to upload:
  • two references
  • your completed research proposal form
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • evidence of your qualifications
  • a pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) if required.

For any queries about the application and admissions process please contact Postgraduate Admissions.