Scholarships and Student Funding

The Magnus Magnusson Scottish Natural Heritage PhD Studentship

Applications are invited for a prestigious Magnus Magnusson Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) PhD Studentship: The role of the natural heritage in supporting learning and development in Scotland.

The study aims to develop our understanding of the impact of the natural heritage in supporting learning, developing values, encouraging physical activity, and building communities. Core themes such as teaching and learning in nature, health and wellbeing, and the relationship between care for biodiversity and a sustainability orientation will be considered, and with regard to educational and environmental policies and practices in Scotland.

Award

The scholarship awards tuition fees at the UK/EU level and an annual stipend of £14,000.  Please note international applicants will need to pay the additional cost between UK/EU and international fees.

The successful candidate will be based at the University of Edinburgh, Moray House School of Education, and will be supervised by Professor Peter Higgins and Dr Beth Christie (University of Edinburgh) in collaboration with Dr Peter Rawcliffe (SNH).

Further Information

For further information and how to apply follow this link:

The Magnus Magnusson Scottish Natural Heritage PhD Studentship: The role of the natural heritage in supporting learning and development in Scotland

 

The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 23 June 2017 at 5pm GMT.