This studentship seeks to understand the underlying mechanisms of systems thinking and how this relates to the use of CSA practices. More specifically it aims, using a novel multi-disciplinary lens, to examine whether neural correlates of systems thinking exist by pairing the network measures from cognitive mapping/mental models (cognitive psychology methodology), observational learning (learning theory), theory of planned behaviour (psychology/behavioural economics framework) with the brain activity (e.g. network analysis/imaging) revealed by the use of mobile neuroscience data collection tools.
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Benefits
- Bursary value of £20,780 (FT) for year 1 subject to increment
- In line with UKRI rate In addition, the successful candidate will receive a contribution to tuition fees equivalent to the university’s Home rate, currently £5,006 (FT) or pro-rata (PT), for the duration of their scholarship.
- International applicants will need to pay the remainder of the tuition fee (currently £x) for the duration of their scholarship.
Requirements
- 1st Class or 2nd class, First Division (Upper Second Class) honours degree or a taught master’s degree with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (UK or UK equivalent) in a relevant area to the proposed research project
- For those whose first language is not English and/or if from a country where English is not the majority spoken language (as recognised by the UKBA), a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 (in all elements of the test) or an equivalent UK VISA and Immigration secure English Language Test is required, if your programme falls within the faculty of Engineering and Science a language proficiency score of at least IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all elements of the test or an equivalent UK VISA and Immigration secure English Language Test is required. Unless the degree above was taught in English and obtained in a majority English speaking country, e.g. UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, etc, as recognised by the UKBA.
- Previous experience of undertaking research (e.g. undergraduate or taught master’s dissertation)
- Experience of mixed (qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
- An understanding of climate-smart agriculture/principles of agroecology/previous research experience
- Previous experience of conducting/participating in field experiments/protocols used in behavioural economics/neuro-economics or similar field
- Knowledge/experience of neuroeconomics, behavioural economics and/or interest in cognitive neuroscience/psychology
Application Documents
- Scholarship Reference Number (*VC 2022-FES-NRI-3*)– included in the personal statement section together with your personal statement as to why you are applying •
- a CV including 2 referees *
- academic qualification certificates/transcripts and IELTs/English Language certificate if you are an international applicant or if English is not your first language or you are from a country where English is not the majority spoken language as defined by the UK Border Agency
Application Deadline
September 15, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
University of Greenwich on www.gre.ac.uk to apply
- Please read this information before making an application.:
- Information on the application process is available at: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/apply/application-process. Applications need to be made online via this link. No other form of application will be considered. All applications must include the following information.
- Applications not containing these documents will not be considered. •
- Scholarship Reference Number (*VC 2022-FES-NRI-3*)– included in the personal statement section together with your personal statement as to why you are applying •
- a CV including 2 referees * •
- academic qualification certificates/transcripts and IELTs/English Language certificate if you are an international applicant or if English is not your first language or you are from a country where English is not the majority spoken language as defined by the UK Border Agency * *upload to the qualification section of the application form.
- Attachments must be a PDF format.
- Before submitting your application, you are encouraged to liaise with the Lead Supervisor Dr. Baqir Lalani: [email protected]
For more details, visit University of Greenwich Scholarship webpage
