Would YOU like to be a Your initial PhD proposal should: University of Gibraltar a) Have a sound and original research rationale, if possible grounded on your already demonstrated PhD Researcher? strengths and expertise; b) Identify 3-5 research questions that guide the research study; c) Align with at least one of the University of Gibraltar’s priority research themes, published on the Research pages of the University website, www.unigib.edu.gi; d) Identify the potential benefits of the research to the wider community; e) Be focused enough to clearly identify the overall objectives, questions and potential methodologies of the research to undertaken, but sufficiently open to allow supervisors to assist with shaping the direction of the research; f) Evidence the viability of the proposed research (eg: The University of Gibraltar is a new, dynamic in terms of time, financial cost, access to research University located in one of the world’s most sites/participants/documents); important crossing points. The Strait of Gibraltar has g) Include a short bibliography which can support served as both bridge and barrier between Africa your proposal; and Europe, and the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, since prehistory. This makes it ideally placed to h) Include a biographical summary which identifies become a centre of excellence generating high- relevant qualifications, experience or training; quality original academic research. i) Should be no longer than 10 pages. The University of Gibraltar has identified five key goals that align with the University’s strategic pathways and that will inform research activities over the next five years. In line with this, the University’s research effort should: • Support excellence in scholarship • Match our strengths with opportunities • Increase our research capacity, particularly in matters related to Gibraltar and its region. Further information concerning the PhD programme can be obtained by [email protected] • Create a dynamic research environment to promote research excellence To apply for the PhD please go to the Research pages of the University website: www.unigib.edu.gi • Invest in individuals and provide the infrastructure PhD Researchers and support for each to excel in his or her chosen The University of Gibraltar field of inquiry or expression. Europa Point Campus, Gibraltar Why should I become a University of Application pathway for University of Gibraltar PhD Researcher? Gibraltar PhD Researchers When you become a University of Gibraltar PhD Researcher, you are provided with a range of facilities Student is interested in and support structures to assist you in your research applying to become a studies. These facilities include: University of Gibraltar PhD Researcher • Use of the University of Gibraltar premises, including access to relevant Associate Campuses Student submits of the University of Gibraltar and their resources, online including The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens, The Pre- Application Form Gibraltar Museum and The Gibraltar Garrison Library; Pre-application reviewed and applicant • A local academic supervisor to personally support linked to local academic you with your studies; who supports with • Access to specialist equipment and other preparation of research researchers; proposal Student prepares full • Additional top-up research funding; application package • Taught courses to complement and support main including proposal, qualifications, references research themes; and funding arrangements • Opportunities to meet and collaborate with Student submits full End of specialists in your chosen field of research; application May • A collegiate atmosphere within which to undertake your research. Application reviewed by the University Research & Research Degrees Committee. Student confirms they Successful applicants satisfy the conditions made a conditional So what are you interested of the offer and their offer in Studying? interest in becoming a You may propose any subject which is related to PhD Researcher End of June Gibraltar or its wider context as your research area, but a number of research themes have been University confirms identified and will be given priority in the selection PhD Researcher status process (visit our website for more details). You Interested? Then read on to see how are free to develop your specific research proposal easy it is to apply: within these areas. If you wish to discuss your Student enrols for potential research, before preparing your proposal, The following flowchart outlines the main steps in the start of the please contact [email protected] applying to become a University of Gibraltar PhD Academic Year. Sept/ Oct providing a telephone number. You will then receive Researcher. This also has the added advantage of Induction Programme a call from one of our potential research supervisors. having experienced University of Gibraltar academics Commences assist you in preparing your research proposal.