Could you apply for a VC PhD Studentship?

Last year, PhD student Jack Fitzpatrick was awarded a VC PhD Studentship in Education with his thesis: Modern Policing in the 21st Century: Time for Inclusive Cultural Shift. 

Over the past year Jack has worked with Merseyside Police, visited New Scotland Yard Metropolitan Police HQ and the Ministry of Defence to speak with them about Neurodiversity, (even getting a photo, on the step, at 10 Downing Street) and recently visited Washington DC to present to the FBI Office of Diversity and Inclusion.  

When asked why others should apply for a VC PhD Studentship, Jack said: 

"When I was younger, I was diagnosed with Autism and Dyspraxia and people thought that I could be taught to read and write but never take a formal exam. With the right support from Learning Support Assistance, family and friends and Education establishments I have been able to overcome my challenges and I am now studying a PhD at LJMU! 

“The University has been really supportive and I would encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for the VC Scholarship, as anyone who has a passion or a particular area of research that they'd like to focus on, can apply. Over the past few months, I've learnt so much and my research has led me to people and places I'd never have imagined." 

How to apply for a PhD VC Studentship? 

The Vice-Chancellor and the University Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee are inviting applications from exceptional students with high quality project plans to apply from across LJMU’s five faculties. 

You can find out more about eligibility, the review process and how to apply here.  

The closing date for applications is Monday 31 July.