Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh

University College Cork

SCHOOL OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

Postgraduate Research Programme 2017-2018

NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Candidates wishing to apply for the PhD Track/PhD/MPhil for the session 2017/2018should note the following requirements and procedure:

Academic Qualifications

Candidates are normally expected to have obtained an honours degree in psychology of class 2.1 or better in their final examinations. In exceptional circumstances the School may be prepared to accept candidates with degrees of class 2.2 or below but this is likely to depend upon the quality of the research proposal (see below).

Application Procedure

The formal application process is through PAC ( Your application will consist of a completed School application form (available from the School office), a completed central application form available from PAC, and a 1,500 word research proposal signed by you, a principal supervisor, and a secondary supervisor.

In the first instance, you are advised to consult with a member of the staff of the School whom you think has expertise in your proposed area of research. You will find staff members’ research interests and expertise on the School website ( If you are not sure which member of staff to consult contact the School office or the head of the Research Group that is closest to your area of interest. Should you and a staff member find an area of common interest that is suitable for PhD research, you will be required to write a 1,500 word research proposal to accompany your submission. This proposal should be developed in conjunction with your proposed principal supervisor. It should also be signed by the principal supervisor and by a secondary supervisor. Your principal supervisor will suggest a suitable secondary supervisor for your consideration during your discussions. A form without a signed agreement from a supervisor will NOT be acceptable.

Application Dates

Applications for PhD are welcome throughout the year. However the university has identified four official starting dates for PhDs, October, January, April, and July. You are advised to apply at least two months before your desired start date to allow your application to be officially processed in time for the start date. If you would like to be considered for a Studentship you must make your application before 5pm on Friday 16th June 2017. A studentship includes payment of fees and a maintenance award, and is made in return for undertaking teaching and other related duties. Details of the criteria by which the School will award studentships and how students should apply will be announced later.

Funding

Acceptance onto the PhD Track does not imply that funding (studentships mentioned above) will be automatically available for the session 17/18.

Application Procedure

All applicants must:

  1. Complete a School Application Form (this form)
  2. Complete a College Application Form (
  3. Supply a detailed Research Proposal (a guide to structuring a proposal can be found here:
  1. Complete an application form for funding (this form)
  2. Applicants who are non-UCC graduates will, in addition, be required by the College to supply transcripts of their educational record, two references and a copy of their Birth Certificate.

Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh

University College Cork

SCHOOL OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

PhD Track/PhD 2017/18: Application Form

a)Please read ‘NOTES FOR APPLICANTS’ before completing this form.

b)Return with Research Proposal and completed College Form to Tara Singleton, School of Applied Psychology, UCC.

1.Name of candidate:______

2.Address:______

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3.Telephone No.______

4.Year of Graduation: ______Degree: ______Class:______

5.Title of proposed research:______

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6.Signature of Candidate:______

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SUPERVISOR

I have read this candidate’s research proposal (attached) and am prepared to supervise this project.

Name of Principal Supervisor:______

Signed:______

Name of Secondary Supervisor:______

Signed:______

Research Proposal Summary Form

(This form will be photocopied, please complete in BLACK INK or TYPE)

Name of candidate:______

Title of proposed research:______

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Proposed starting date:______

Proposed starting date of data gathering:______

Please attach additional pages which explain (a) the background to the proposed research; (b) the kinds of hypotheses to be tested; (c) an overview of the methods you intend to use, including statistical analysis; (d) and whether this research relates to ongoing work either in UCC or elsewhere. Please explain if you need any special resources or have special requirements (maximum 1,500 words).

*Please see the guide to structuring a PhD proposal which can be found here*:

The School or University does not guarantee to supply any or part of the above resources.

Signed:______Date:______

APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: FUNDING APPLICATION

Academic Year 2017– 2018

Name of applicant:______

Address:______

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Contact Telephone No. (day-time): ______

PPS No. (if applicable):______

I*wish/do not wish to be considered for funding for the session 2017/2018.

I am in*receipt of/not in receipt/expect to receive the following research awards/grants for the session 2017/2018. Please state awarding body and amount if known:

(* Delete where applicable).

NOTE:This information is required as UCC deducts the fee element of a studentship from the value of that studentship if fees are already paid in your grant.

Awarding body:______Amount: € ______

Funding is competitive as is based partly on available income in the School at the time of the application as well as criteria such as fit with current research themes within the School. If successful in being awarded funding, funds are available for one year and are not guaranteed for subsequent years. You must apply for funding again in years 2 and 3.

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