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Graduate (VRS)
Application code:L9EE
Department of Geography and Environment

Visiting Research Student in Environmental Economics

Spend up to a year at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ as a Visiting Research Student, engaging in research, accessing resources, and collaborating with leading academics.

Overview

Introduction

We welcome research students from other universities to spend from one term up to one academic year at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ as a Visiting Research Student (VRS).

The VRS scheme allows students who are registered as doctoral researcher at other institutions to participate in research activities in the department and the School, to interact with other research students, and to benefit from the expertise of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ faculty, the training offered by the , and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Library facilities. Note that Visiting Research Students don’t have access to any ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ taught courses.

We welcome applications that complement the academic interests of faculty members in the department and we recommend that you investigate their research interest before applying. Once you have found an academic whose research interests are relevant to your own you should contact them directly, outlining your proposed area of research, to see if they’ll agree, in principle, to act as an advisor during your time at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳.

As a VRS, you won’t be able to take accredited or examined courses or be fully supervised in the same way as an ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ doctoral student. You’ll be able to participate in doctoral workshops and research seminars, interact with other doctoral students, and discuss your research with your nominated advisor. You’re expected to be self-funded.

Because of its emphasis on independent research, the VRS scheme is better suited to students who are at an advanced stage in their doctoral training and research.

Why study with us

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Meet the department

Our department is highly regarded both nationally and internationally – .

Here at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, we offer a unique opportunity to study geography in a university with a worldwide reputation in the social sciences. We specialise in economic, urban and development geography, environmental social science and climate change, all with a strong emphasis on real-world applications.

Many of our academics are internationally renowned in their fields. You’ll find a good balance of experienced and younger academics in the department. Within the team, we’ve had three holders of the highly prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize Fellowships for researchers under the age of 36.

Our research is interdisciplinary and international in its scope and we work closely with academics from several other departments at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. Teaching staff are active within the following research centres:

Based in the heart of London opposite Lincoln’s Inn Fields, the department offers a lively, welcoming and supportive community for students and staff.
Learn more about our undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD study opportunities, as well as our research.

Your application

Overview

To apply as a visiting research student, you apply in the same way as for our MPhil/PhD programmes, with the same entry criteria. Find the entry criteria for the MPhil/PhD Environmental Economics.

We welcome applications for research programmes that complement the academic interests of our staff at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. For this reason, we recommend that you take a look at our staff research interests before applying.

We carefully consider each application and take into account all the information included on your form, such as your:

  • academic achievement (including existing and pending qualifications)
  • statement of academic purpose
  • references
  • CV
  • outline research proposal
  • sample of written work.

See further information on supporting documents.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

Competition for places at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.

Fees and funding

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For this programme, all students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of their fee status.

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