International Development PhD

The University of Edinburgh is host to a thriving community of researchers working on global development issues.<br/><br/>We are home to internationally renowned academics working at the intersection of:<br/><br/><br/>* international development policy and health<br/><br/><br/>* science and technology<br/><br/><br/>* religion<br/><br/><br/>* migration<br/><br/><br/>* energy<br/><br/><br/>* urbanisation<br/><br/><br/>* mining<br/><br/><br/>* human rights<br/><br/><br/>We also host respected centres with regional expertise in Africa, South Asia and Latin America.<br/><br/>**Research community**<br/><br/>As a doctoral student in International Development, you will become part of a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community. You will also join the Global Development Academy, which coordinates research and teaching on international development across the University.<br/><br/>We strongly encourage and support interdisciplinary research. We welcome students who are keen to develop doctoral research projects in collaboration with third parties, for example:<br/><br/><br/>* non-governmental organisations (NGOs)<br/><br/><br/>* multilateral or bilateral agencies<br/><br/><br/>* campaign groups<br/><br/><br/>* media organisations<br/><br/><br/>**Research seminars and events**<br/><br/>You will have opportunities to integrate yourself into the research life of the University by attending a wide range of seminars and events.<br/><br/>You will be invited to take part in:<br/><br/><br/>* research workshops hosted by the Global Development Academy<br/><br/><br/>* regular open research seminars held by subject areas across the School of Social and Political Science<br/><br/><br/>Attending events will provide opportunities to meet development policymakers, practitioners, diplomats, and internationally recognised academics.