PhD Studentship: Business and Management MRes/PhD
A fully-funded 5-year MRes/PhD programme in Business and Management at Warwick Business School.
Best for:Aspiring academic researchers in business and management seeking structured training and long-term mentorship.
Overview
The Warwick Business School MRes/PhD programme offers a structured, five-year pathway designed for independent researchers aiming for an academic career. The first two years consist of intensive training through thirteen modules, including core, methods, and elective courses, leading to an MRes degree. Upon successful completion and demonstration of research capability, students transition into three years of dedicated PhD research. The programme provides a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with close mentorship from faculty supervisors to support students in developing their own research agenda.
What you'll do
- Complete thirteen modules including core, methods, and elective courses during the first two years.
- Develop and refine an independent research proposal under the guidance of a supervisory team.
- Engage with the interdisciplinary research community at Warwick Business School.
- Transition from the MRes phase to the PhD phase upon meeting progression requirements.
- Conduct original research contributing to the field of business and management.
- Participate in departmental seminars and academic activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency required for academic study.
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in business, management, or a related social science discipline.
- Demonstrated capacity for independent research and critical thinking.
- Clear ambition for a career in academia.
- Willingness to engage in rigorous methodological training.
- Open to international applicants.
- Visa sponsorship available (note: MRes phase is classified as a taught course for visa purposes).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the official university portal via the provided link. Follow the instructions to submit the required application materials for the MRes/PhD programme.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
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