PhD Studentship - Board Approaches to Workforce Engagement, Employee-Perceived Effectiveness, and Sustainable Corporate Efficiency in UK Firms
Overview
This PhD studentship examines how workforce engagement mechanisms recommended by the UK Corporate Governance Code relate to sustainable corporate efficiency through employees perceived effectiveness in UK firms. The research combines primary survey data on employees perceived effectiveness with secondary firm level data on engagement mechanisms and sustainable corporate efficiency. The expected start date for the position is October 2027, with a duration of three years.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to both home and international applicants. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates from the Global South, Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and other groups currently underrepresented in the doctoral research community.
What you get
The award covers home and international tuition fees for the duration of the three-year award. The student receives a standard stipend payment set at a level determined by the UKRI, which is £21,805 per annum.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a strong academic background across a range of disciplines. Prior experience in quantitative research and data analysis using statistical software such as Stata, R, or EViews is considered particularly advantageous.
How to apply
Applicants must complete the online application form for a full time PhD in Finance without submitting a research proposal through the portal. Candidates are also required to complete the Doctoral Project Applicant Form and include a curriculum vitae and covering letter showing how their skills map to the project aims, quoting the reference FoBL-MAS-2027-28-Sustainable Corporate Efficiency. Required documents may be uploaded in the supporting documents section of the University Admissions Portal or emailed directly to the admissions address. Initial application reviews are conducted by project supervisors, and selected candidates are invited to a second-round interview for final funding decisions.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2027-02-02. The expected start date is October 2027.
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- If you have any questions, please contact the proposed Principal Supervisor, Dr. Md Abdus Sobhan (m.sobhan@mmu.ac.uk).
- If you have any questions, please contact the proposed Principal Supervisor, Dr. Md Abdus Sobhan (m.sobhan@mmu.ac.uk).
- Please complete the Doctoral Project Applicant Form, and include your CV and a covering letter to demonstrate how your skills and experience map to the aims and objectives of the project, the area of research and why you see this area as being of importance and interest.
- Please upload these documents in the supporting documents section of the University’s Admissions Portal or email the requested documents to pgradmissions@mmu.ac.uk.