The School of Tourism is one of the world’s largest centres for broad interdisciplinary research in Tourism, Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Retailing. The School is seeking to award one or more Scholarships in 2015 for full-time PhD study on Events Studies. The Scholarships will be awarded competitively and will comprise a stipend of £13,863 per annum, a fee waiver (i.e. no fee) and a contribution towards the research costs of undertaking the PhD. Candidates may suggest any topic in their proposal which spans the topic of Big Data in Event research. We particularly welcome candidates from any disciplinary background who have the quantitative and analytical background for Big Data research (such as computing, statistics, engineering or a highly quantitative subject), who wish to examine the issue of Big Data within an events setting in conjunction with Bournemouth University’s newly formed Data Science Institute. Candidates do not need a background in Events research to be considered for the PhD Studentship since we are looking for analytical expertise rather than the subject-specific skills. 

Informal inquiries can be made to Professor Stephen J Page, Acting Deputy Dean (Research and Enterprise), School of Tourism by email: spage@bournemouth.ac.uk. Applications should be using the Bournemouth University PhD Application Form available at www.bournemouth.ac.uk/graduateschooland emailed to: spage@bournemouth.ac.uk 

Please ensure you include two referees with knowledge of your academic suitability for undertaking a PhD and a research proposal of around 1000 words. Please also include an email address and skype address on the application which is picture enabled for prospective interviews. 

Interviews will be held on either 3rd or 4th December 2014.

Eligibility criteria:

Candidates for a fully funded PhD Studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years. 

All candidates must satisfy the University’s minimum doctoral entry criteria for studentships of an honours degree at Upper Second Class (2.1) and/or an appropriate Masters degree. An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for international students.

In addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, BU will look closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring to their research project in order to ensure successful and timely completion.