PhD Studentship: Integrating Islamic Philanthropy with Humanitarian Aid for Displaced Women

PhD Studentship: Making Aid Work for Displaced Women: Integrating Islamic Philanthropy and The International Humanitarian System to Improve Outcomes for Women

About The Event

PhD Studentship: Making Aid Work for Displaced Women: Integrating Islamic Philanthropy and The International Humanitarian System to Improve Outcomes for Women

Call for Applications
College of Social Sciences/School of Government, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Application Deadline:
February 16, 2025
Funding for:
UK Students
Funding Amount:
£19,237
Hours: 
Full Time

The University of Birmingham invites applications for a PhD studentship as part of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project, Making Aid Work for Displaced Women: Integrating Islamic Philanthropy and the International Humanitarian System to Improve Outcomes for Women. This interdisciplinary initiative explores how Islamic philanthropy can enhance humanitarian efforts.

 

Studentship Details

  • Duration: Up to 3.5 years, in collaboration with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (IFRC and ICRC), focusing on humanitarian policy and displacement.
  • Supervision: The doctoral researcher will receive guidance from an interdisciplinary team at the University of Birmingham (Edgbaston and Dubai campuses) and IFRC/ICRC advisors.
  • Training & Development: The PhD student will benefit from:
    • Comprehensive methodological and theoretical training.
    • Exposure to diverse social science research methods.
    • Professional skills development, including project management, ethics, and impact assessment.
  • Research Environment: The researcher will join the Making Aid Work for Displaced Women team and collaborate with experts across the University of Birmingham and partner institutions.

 

Application Process

  1. University Application:
  2. Scholarship Application:
    • Complete the project application form.
    • Ensure you have an application number from the PhD registration before submitting the form.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Sandra Pertek (s.m.pertek.1@bham.ac.uk) with any project-related or proposal inquiries.

 

Funding & Eligibility

  • The studentship covers a stipend at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25, paid in monthly installments) and full Home tuition fees.
  • Dedicated project funds are available for fieldwork and academic conferences.
  • Eligibility: Applicants must have or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 degree from a UK university (or an equivalent qualification from a non-UK institution) in a relevant field.
  • Diversity Encouragement: Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further details, contact Dr. Sandra Pertek at s.m.pertek.1@bham.ac.uk.

 

More information on: jobs.ac.uk

  • Cost: Free
  • Total Slot: 0
  • Booked Slot: 0

Location

University of Birmingham

Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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