This project proposal will examine the social, economic and environmental problems facing UK cities and examine how infrastructure investment can be used as driver for sustainable development and growth in these regions. Infrastructure investment can deliver sustainable development, economic growth and improvement of people’s well-being and living environments. Securing the financial resources necessary for the infrastructure investment requires the mobilisation of new investments through innovative financing and business models, multi-stakeholder partnerships and the long-term political and financial commitment of competent regional Authorities. Commitment from Authorities should involve local and regional authorities, planners, enterprises, academics and local communities in a clearly defined structure with roles and responsibilities properly spelled out for all involved parties.
The aim of this research proposal is to appraise infrastructure investment as a driver for sustainable city regeneration.
The Objectives are
(1) map, analyse and systematically document the scale of city regeneration
(2) examine drivers and barriers to city infrastructure investment (successful business models, financing mechanisms, leveraging of investments, governance structures, and legal frameworks)
(3) develop a research strategy to monitor the performance a city regeneration scheme, so as to assess the impact of sustainable development and growth
(4) establish long-term sustainable development and growth data and performance measurements of city infrastructure investment.
Collectively this research proposal could act as a platform for cities, facilitating an exchange of practices and sharing of experiences and a continuous building up of the 'knowledge portfolio'.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.
We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
If the University receives a large number of applicants for the project, the following desirable criteria may be applied to shortlist applicants for interview.
The University offers the following levels of support:
The following scholarship options are available to applicants worldwide:
These scholarships will cover full-time PhD tuition fees for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance) and will provide a £900 per annum research training support grant (RTSG) to help support the PhD researcher.
Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year (or part-time equivalent) are NOT eligible to apply for an award.
Please note: you will automatically be entered into the competition for the Full Award, unless you state otherwise in your application.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees at the Home rate and a maintenance allowance of £19,000 (tbc) per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance).
This scholarship also comes with £900 per annum for three years as a research training support grant (RTSG) allocation to help support the PhD researcher.
Due consideration should be given to financing your studies. Further information on cost of living
Submission deadline
Monday 19 February 2018
12:00AM
Interview Date
12 March 2018
Preferred student start date
mid September 2018
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