Applications are invited for a full time PhD (via MPhil). The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years. The studentship is open to UK residents only. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees plus a maintenance grant of £13863per year. To be eligible for the studentship, applicants should have or expect to receive a minimum of 2:1 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and MSc Forensic Psychology with an overall merit grade.
Study Subject(s):Â Studentship is provided to pursue project work. Project Title: Incidents in High Secure Psychiatric Care.
Course Level: Studentship is awarded for full time PhD (via MPhil) at University of Central Lancashire.
Scholarship Provider:Â University of Central Lancashire, UK
Scholarship can be taken at:Â UK
Eligibility:
As a minimum requirement, applicants should have or expect to receive a minimum of 2:1 Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and MSc Forensic Psychology with an overall merit grade (or equivalent qualifications).
Note: current UCLAN research students will not be eligible to apply for the research studentship.
Scholarship Open for International Students:Â Students of UK can apply for this studentship.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for a full time PhD (via MPhil). The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years [subject to satisfactory progress] and is based at the Ashworth Research Centre, Ashworth Hospital Merseyside. Due to clearance restrictions, the studentship is open to UK residents only. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees plus a maintenance grant of £13863per year (2014/15 rates). The successful applicant will commence on 1 January 2015.
Project Description: This PhD project will explore critical incidents (e.g. aggression) within High Secure Services with a view to predicting such incidents and developing a greater understanding of critical factors that link to such events. This is aimed to develop a psychological model of understanding to help manage, understand, and ultimately aiming to reduce such events.
Number of award(s):Â Not Known
Duration of award(s):Â The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years.
What does it cover?  The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees plus a maintenance grant of £13863per year (2014/15 rates).
Selection Criteria:Â Not Known
Notification:Â Proposed interview Date is 1 December 2014.
How to Apply: Applications can be submitted electronically by email or by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline:Â The application deadline is 29 October, 2014.
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