University of Kent School of Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) 2025

The School of Psychology at Kent is excited to offer Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Scholarships in Psychology for September 2025, designed to support graduate students who are keen to enhance their teaching experience while pursuing advanced studies. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 6, 2025
• Value£20,780
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Kent
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyUniversity of Kent
• Course to studyPsychology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Financial Support: Receive a competitive stipend to assist with your studies and living expenses.
• Tuition fee waiver: Home tuition fee rate waived.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable teaching experience that will enhance your academic career and CV.
• Academic Mentorship: Work closely with leading academics in the field of psychology, gaining insights and support for your own research and studies.
• Flexible Hours: Balance your responsibilities with your own postgraduate studies and research.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate psychology program (Masters or PhD) with a merit or above (65% or above).
• Have a strong academic record and a keen interest in psychology.
• Having secured a willing supervisory team (discuss your application and proposal in advance with the proposed supervisors)
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for teaching and supporting students.

Previous teaching experience is beneficial, but not required.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply for the Psychology GTA Scholarship, please submit the following:

• A CV detailing your academic background and any relevant experience.
• A personal statement outlining your interest in the scholarship, your career goals, and your approach to teaching.
• A research proposal between (1000-3000 words)
• Contact details for two academic referees.

For more information about the scholarship and how to apply, visit here. 

Please find the application form for the GTA position here. 

For any other enquiries, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies (Research) Dr Afroditi Pina at [email protected] 

For more information, visit the University of Kent scholarship webpage.