Fully Funded Graduate Teaching Fellowship – PhD in Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology

The Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology (SSPC) on the University of Liverpool is inviting functions for a totally funded Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) beginning in October 2025. This alternative permits the chosen candidate to pursue a full-time PhD whereas gaining instructing expertise and contributing to undergraduate instruction in areas resembling criminology and felony justice.

Established in 1905, the division is understood for its vibrant, critically engaged analysis tradition. The profitable candidate will be a part of a dynamic group of postgraduate researchers on the forefront of social inquiry.

What Does the Fellowship Cover?

Full-time UK tuition charges (at present £5,006/12 months)
Annual upkeep grant at UKRI degree (£20,780 in 2025–26)
Teaching and evaluation expertise inside core undergraduate modules
In-house coaching and mentoring

The fellowship funds 3 years of full-time PhD registration, adopted by a possible 1-year unfunded writing-up interval.

Who Should Apply?

This alternative is open to candidates who:

• Hold a sturdy undergraduate diploma in Sociology, Criminology, or a associated area

• Have accomplished or are near finishing a related Master’s diploma

• Are enthusiastic about each analysis and instructing

• Have a analysis proposal aligned with the division’s experience and clusters

• Are able to contribute to instructing in criminology or associated areas

Previous instructing expertise just isn’t required.

International candidates might apply, although visa necessities will apply in accordance with UK immigration coverage. Funding is on the UK pupil tuition price, and worldwide college students might must cowl extra price variations.

How to Apply

Applications needs to be despatched by e-mail to: slsjpgr@liverpool.ac.uk
Include the next paperwork:

Applicants are strongly inspired to contact potential supervisors in advance. For questions, contact: Dr. Peter Campbell (Director of Postgraduate Research) – pcampbll@liverpool.ac.uk

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 9 June 2025, 9:00 AM BST

• Interviews: Early July 2025 (through Microsoft Teams)

• Start Date: 1 October 2025

Learn More

Explore the department’s research clusters and expertise.

More on how to write a strong PhD proposal.

More information about this opportunity on the official website post.

For extra alternatives like this, go to Opportunities for Youth.

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