Application Process

Within this programme, PhD applicants will work with named researchers across the relevant disciplines on a proposal that fits within the overall programme.  Applicants should have a good honours degree (normally at least a 2.1 or equivalent in a relevant subject - which will include physics, maths, computer science as well as law, social science and the humanities), preferably also a Masters qualification, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary approaches.

Outlines of the Research Proposals are posted within the Projects section. Applicants are strongly advised to make contact with their potential supervisor to develop their ideas about how they would contribute to the proposed project.  The application should detail the particular contribution that the potential doctoral scholar would make to the proposed project, how this would fit into the wider themes of the programme and whether the application is for a three or four year award.  

For any additional information, please contact us at linas@qub.ac.uk.

All applications should be made through the online Application Portal (below) and directed to the School where the Primary Supervisor is based.  They must also be clearly marked as LINAS23 to ensure consideration for funding. Applicants should choose the option in the funding section “I wish to be considered for external funding” and then enter LINAS23 in the free text box which follows.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENSION

While we are still considering applications from the first round, the LINAS Doctoral Training Programme is inviting a second round of applications. The new deadline for applications is 10 March 2023.

Closing date: 10 March 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 20 March 2023

Decision to applicants: Early April 2023

Completing your Application

• All applicants must provide an up-to-date CV; this should be uploaded to the Admissions Portal as a separate document*
• All applicants are required to provide a 2000 word (maximum) statement, specifically detailing how they would contribute to the proposed project and the interdisciplinary aspects of the LINAS programme
• Applicants wishing to propose an interdisciplinary PhD topic of their own, that aligns with one or more of the LINAS priority themes, must upload a 2000 word research proposal that describes the topic as a separate document.* This research proposal must clearly identify a potential supervisory team and which of the themes it relates to
• Please note, failure to include the reference LINAS23 in the free text box may result in your application not being allocated or considered for funding.

*Please note that only one document can be uploaded. You must combine your CV and Research Proposal into one document (word or PDF).

LINAS Academic Team

LINAS Programme lead and PI : Prof John Morison

AI, Social Justice and Public Decision-Making coordination: Dr Sandra Scott-Hayward

Science, Governability and Society coordination: Prof Mauro Paternostro