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Academic staff

The Global Development Institute is made up of over 60 academics from over five continents. We are driven by the desire to advance social justice by conducting world-class, interdisciplinary research that achieves real impact.

Find out more about our staff and visit their profile pages for further information. A number of our researchers offer PhD supervision, find out more about some of our PhD supervisors . 

Dr Adam Aboobaker Lecturer in Development Economics

Research specialism: growth and distribution, structural transformation, inflation, climate change

Dr Lawrence Ado-Kofie Lecturer in Development Economics

Research specialism: development economics.

Prof Bina Agarwal Professor in Development Economics and Environment

Research specialisms: gender inequality, agrarian change, environmental governance, property and land rights, group farming.

Dr Shamel Azmeh   Senior Lecturer in Technology, Labour and Production

Research specialisms: global value chains, political economy, trade, labour, technology.

Dr Oliver Bakewell   Reader in Migration Studies

Research specialisms: migration, mobility and refugees, Africa, migration and development, diasporas, integration and belonging.

Dr Nicola Banks Senior Lecturer in International Development: Urban Development and Global Urbanism

Research specialisms: Tanzania, employment, youth, urban, NGOs.

Prof Armando Barrientos Emeritus Professor of Poverty and Social Justice

Research specialisms: development economics, social protection, social assistance, Latin America.

Prof Stephanie Barrientos Emeritus Professor in Development Policy, Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow

Research specialisms: global value chains, gender, corporate responsibility, production labour.

Prof Tanja Bastia Professor of Migration and Development

Research specialisms: migration, Latin America, gender, race and ethnicity, social inequalities.

Prof Anthony Bebbington Honorary Professorial Research Fellow

Research specialisms: governance.

Dr Pritish Behuria Senior Lecturer in Politics, Governance and Development 

Research specialisms: African political economy, India, industrial policy, finance, state-business relations, energy transitions.

Dr Admos Chimhowu Senior Lecturer

Research specialisms: land reform, sustainable development, national planning, Zimbabwe.

Dr Katarzyna Cieslik Lecturer in Global Development

Research specialisms: social and environmental sustainability

Dr Clare Cummings Lecturer in Politics and Development

Research specialisms: political economy, climate change, environmental justice, power relations

Dr Natalie Cunningham Lecturer in Leadership for Development

Research specialisms: leadership development, organisational culture, coaching and talent management

Dr Upasak Das Presidential Fellow in the Economics of Poverty Reduction

Research specialisms: development economics, poverty, poverty reduction.

Prof Ralitza Dimova Professor in Development Economics

Research specialisms: development economics, labour, food, behaviour.

Dr Richard Duncombe   Senior Lecturer in Information Systems and Development

Research specialisms: ICT4 development, information systems, technology.

Dr Kelechi Ekuma Lecturer in Governance and Development Leadership

Research specialisms: human resource development, politics of development, the fourth industrial revolution, public policy.

Dr Charis Enns Presidential Fellow in Socio-Environmental Systems 

Research specialisms: human and environmental geography, political ecology, land.

Dr Lujia Feng Lecturer in Human Resource Management 

Research specialisms: human resources, management.

Prof David Fielding Professor in Development Economics

Research specialisms: economics of ethnic diversity, the economics of violent conflict, monetary unions, altruism.

Dr Chris Foster   Presidential Fellow

Research specialisms: digital development, value chains, digital trade, infrastructure, innovation.

Dr Tomas Frederiksen Senior Lecturer in International Development

Research specialisms: political ecology, corporate social responsibility, extractive industry, mining, sustainability.

Dr Elisa Gambino Lecturer in Global Development (Global Political Economy)

Research specialisms: China-Global South engagement, China's political economy, African development

Dr Ping Gao Senior Lecturer in Information Systems

Research specialisms: information systems.

Dr Tom Gillespie Lecturer in Global Urban Development and Hallsworth Research Fellow

Research specialisms: urban, Ghana, housing, social movements, urban development.

Prof Richard Heeks Professor in Digital Development

Research specialisms: digital development, ICT4D, digital economy, digital labour, data justice, China’s digital expansion, resilience

Prof Samuel Hickey Professor in Politics and Development

Research specialisms: governance, social protection, oil, political development.

Dr Rory Horner Reader in Globalisation and Political Economy

Research specialisms: global value chains, pharmaceuticals, trade.

Prof Farhad Hossain Professor in Public Management and International Development

Research specialism: management, public administration and policy, international development, governance reform, capacity building, organisational behaviour.

Prof David Hulme Professor in Development Studies

Research specialisms: poverty and poverty reduction, the political economy of development, climate change, NGOs and civil society, global inequality.

Dr Gianluca Iazzolino Lecturer in Digital Development

Research specialisms: digital development, digital finance, digital platforms. 

Dr Mohammed Ibrahim Lecturer in HRM and International Development

Research specialisms: human resources, policy process, governance, state-society relations, sustainable development, Ghana.

Prof Tim Jacoby Professor

Research specialisms: Middle East, political violence, faith, culture and humanitarianism

Dr Shirley Jenner Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management

Research specialisms: management, human resources.

Dr Nicholas Jepson Lecturer in International Development and Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

Research specialisms: globalisation, political economy, China, socio-economic change.

Dr Thuy Duong Khuu British Academy Fellow

Research specialisms: biodiversity, Vietnam, protected areas, climate change

Prof Uma Kothari Professor in Migration and Postcolonial Studies

Research specialisms: migration and mobilities, colonialism and postcolonialism, humanitarianism, environmental change, travel and tourism.

Dr Tom Lavers Reader in Politics, Governance and Management

Research specialisms: Ethiopia, comparative political economy, agrarian change, social policy, state-society relations.

Dr David Lawson Senior Lecturer in Development Economics and Public Policy

Research specialisms: extreme poverty, access to justice, economic growth, cash transfers.

Prof Aminu Mamman Professor of Management and International Development

Prof Diana Mitlin Professor in Global Urbanism

Research specialisms: urban, collective action, housing, urban planning.

Dr Negar Monazam Tabrizi   Lecturer in Information Systems and Digital Development

Prof Caroline Moser Emeritus Professor

Research specialisms: urban, gender, housing.

Prof Tanja Müller Professor in Political Sociology

Research specialisms: citizenship, global solidarity, refugees, revolutions, the horn of Africa.

Prof Khalid Nadvi Professor in International Development

Research specialisms: political economy, global value chains, production, global standards, corporate social responsibility.

Dr Nafisatu Irene Okhade Lecturer in HRM and International Development

Research specialisms: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy and infrastructure development

Dr Johan Oldekop Reader in Environment and Development

Research specialisms: conversation, sustainability, forests.

Dr Osman Ouattara Reader in Development Economics

Research specialisms: development economics, environment.

Dr Smith Ouma Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

Research specialisms: urban planning, urban governance, Kenya, informal settlements, health.

Dr Rose Pritchard Presidential Fellow in Socio-Environmental Systems

Research specialisms: agriculture, rural livelihoods.

Dr Chris Rees Reader in Human Resources and Organisational Change

Research specialisms: organisational change, human resources, management.

Dr Dereje Regasa Lecturer in HRM and International Development

Research specialisms: corporate finance, financial development, banking, economic growth, Finance-Growth Nexus.

Dr Jaco Renken Senior Lecturer in Information and Communication Technology for Development

Research specialisms: ICT4 development, digital development, data-intensive development, development champions, leadership information systems.

Dr Kate Rowlands Reader in Human Resource Management

Dr Maria Rusca Senior Lecturer in Global Development

Research specialisms: socio-environmental extremes, climate urbanism, natural hazards, experimental political ecology.

Dr Antonio Savoia Reader in Development Economics

Research specialisms: development economics, governance, development finance.

Prof Seth Schindler Professor of Urban Politics and Development

Research specialisms: urban, urban planning, deindustrialization, urban transformation.

Prof Kunal Sen Professor in Development Economics & Policy

Research specialisms: India, development, economics, political economy, growth, social exclusion.

Dr Rory Stanton Lecturer in Human Resource Development

Research specialisms: Human resource development, human resources.

Dr Alice Sverdlik Lecturer in Social Development

Research specialisms: informality, shelter, health, climate, and equitable cities.

Dr Gindo Tampubolon Senior Lecturer in Poverty, Inequality and Growth

Research specialisms: digital health, healthy ageing, blood biomarkers, cognitive function, longitudinal study.

Dr Erla Thrandardottir Lecturer in Global Development (T&S)

Research specialisms: NGOs, NGO regulation

Dr Vidhya Unnikrishnan Lecturer in Development Economics

Research specialisms: economics, development economics.

Dr Sophie Van Huellen Senior Lecturer in Development Economics

Research specialisms: primary commodities, international finance and applied econometrics.

Prof Dale Whittington Emeritus Professor

Research specialisms: water, dams.

Prof Philip Woodhouse Emeritus Professor

Research specialisms: irrigation, agriculture, environment.

Dr Yin-Fang Zhang Senior Lecturer in Development Economics

Research specialisms: development economics, China, corporate governance.

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Global development institute, manchester institute of education, planning and environmental management, programme length.

The PhD programme is a 3 years/3.5 years full-time programme or 6 years/7 years part-time. The letter you received from the University offering you a place on the PhD programme specifies your registration period and the deadline for submission of your thesis.

Programme structure

Your PhD at SEED is an individual combination of these three key elements:

Supervised research

Throughout your PhD you will be planning, executing, analysing and writing up your research. You will commence work on your research from the start of your PhD. Your research work will be complemented and supported by a comprehensive research training programme during your first year.

More details on how your research is supervised and supported:

• Progress and reviews

Research training

You will follow a structured programme of research training in the first year, which complements your developing research. During your first year, you will spend around 60% of your time developing the advanced research and transferable skills and specialist knowledge that you will need to plan your doctoral research. Further training opportunities are available throughout the programme, from SEED and other providers. You are encouraged to regularly review your training needs and to take advantage of relevant opportunities to enhance your research skills.

More details on the SEED Research Training Programme:

• SEED research training
• Researcher development

The emphasis is on personal and professional skills required to produce a high-quality PhD, as well as the career development that will enhance employability and the ability to make the most of opportunities that arise. Many of the training and development opportunities offered outside the formal research training programme are linked to the Researcher Development Framework.

 More details on the Researcher Development Framework;

Programme rules

The rules governing the PhD are embodied in the Ordinances and Regulations and the University’s Code of Practice for PGR Degrees. You are also bound by the University’s General Regulations.

More details on the policies and regulations that govern your programme:

• Policies and regulations

PGRs on dual PhD (Manchester-Melbourne) programme should contact [email protected] for any queries and requests.

Architectural research at The University of Manchester is intrinsically inter-disciplinary, encompassing areas in which the School already has strong interests – such as urban design, urban development, ecological and landscape design and the conservation and management of historic environments. 

Research is carried out within the Manchester Architecture Research Group (MARG). MARG draws upon a wide range of interdisciplinary research and teaching interests within the School, the Faculty of Humanities, the University and the Faculty of Art and Design at Manchester Metropolitan University (through the joint Manchester School of Architecture).

• Manchester School of Architecture
• Manchester Architecture Research Group

We also have research and teaching links to other schools such as structural engineering within the School of Mechanical, Civil and Aeronautical Engineering, art history and archaeology within the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures and popular culture within Social Sciences.

• School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
• School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
• School of Social Sciences

The opportunities for collaborative architectural research in the University are unparalleled, and research bids in a variety of disciplines are strengthened by the involvement of strong architectural researchers.

Architecture staff at Manchester also engage in research projects in collaboration with other institutions.

Architecture students can expect to work across multiple buildings including the Arthur Lewis Building, Humanities Bridgeford Street and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Discipline Co-ordinator for Architecture is Dr Lukasz Stanek

• Dr Lukasz Stanek

Head of Architecture is Dr Raymond Lucas

• Dr Raymond Lucas

Further information

Visit the MARG website to find out more about MARG staff, students and associated colleagues.

View a list of Architecture research projects

• Architecture research projects

The University of Manchester is one of the UK’s leading centres for geographical research.

We were ranked sixth in the UK and eighth in the world for Geography in the QS World Rankings 2013. You will benefit from custom-built physical geography laboratories, cutting edge computer software and one of the UK’s best university libraries. We produce research of global excellence, with 94% of our research activity considered internationally recognised and 65% defined as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2008 RAE.

Geography is home to five research groups:

• Cities, Politics and Economies Research Group (CPERG)
• Environmental Processes Research Group (EPRG)
• Mapping: Culture and Geographical Information Science (MCGIS)
• Quaternary Environments and Geoarchaeology (QEG)
• Society and Environmental Research Group (SERG)

Over half of our staff hold editorial positions with leading research publications. We also have strong working relationships with research centres within and beyond our School; our researchers also work closely with The Centre for Urban Resilience and Energy (CURE) and The Centre for Urban Policy Studies (CUPS).

• Find out more about Geography staff
• Find out more about current Geography PhD students and what they are studying
• Discipline Co-ordinator for Geography is Prof Phil Hughes
• Head of Geography is Prof Jamie Woodward

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We are the largest university based postgraduate centre specialising in international development and one of the world’s leading centres for research on international development issues. We are renowned internationally for our quality research and address some of the most pressing and immediate global problems. We have a large and diverse postgraduate population and alumni network that stretches around the world.

Our graduates are employed by the world’s major development agencies and universities in roles such as government ministers, policy makers, economists and civil servants. We promote social and economic development and the reduction of poverty by enhancing the capabilities of individuals and organisations through education, research and policy analysis, particularly within lower-income countries and for disadvantaged groups. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) 65% of our research activity was judged to be ‘world leading' or ‘internationally excellent’.

Our research has been consistently rated at the highest level and we have regularly produced world class and cutting edge research that have made significant impact to individuals, institutions and societies around the world.

Our activities include research into major areas of development policy and practice including

• poverty alleviation;
• development finance;
• human resource management and capacity building;
• information systems;
• public sector reform;
• institutional and organisational change and development;
• economic and social development;
• impact assessment and sustainable development;
• resource management;
• sustainable livelihoods; and
• the environment.

The combined field experience of our staff covers over 60 countries in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and the Pacific.

• The Brooks Chair and Director of the Doctoral College is Prof Phil Woodhouse
• Dr Admos Chimhowu is the Brooks Fellow and Deputy Director of the Doctoral College
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• Visit our current PhD students page in the the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College for information about their research
• @GlobalDevInst

The Manchester Institute of Education approach to research is distinctive through a focus on equity and practice, making a significant contribution to the University’s goal of social responsibility.

Our aim is to ensure that research is at the cutting edge of theory and practice, and that it contributes to improvements in the overall quality of education for students, their families and communities in educational settings throughout the world.

Productive partnerships with policymakers and practitioners have been developed in order to interplay ideas, evidence and strategy.

Find out more about MIE research groups :

• Critical Education Policy (CEP)
• Critical Pedagogies (CP)
• Disadvantage and Poverty (DP)
• Education and Psychology (EP)
• Find out more about Manchester Institute of Education staff
• Find out more about current student research within the Manchester Institute of Education
• Discipline Co-ordinator for MIE is Dr Pauline Prevett
• Head of the Manchester Institute of Education is Prof Neil Humphrey

We are one of the longest established and largest professional recognised planning schools in the UK, renowned internationally for the quality of our research.  We place a strong interdisciplinary emphasis on our work, with all our staff working across a number of research areas.  We have an excellent graduate employment record and strong professional links with planners, urban development professionals and environmental managers, particularly in Manchester. 

We have an active research culture with a strong commitment to working at the cutting edge of current practice. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) 60% of our research activity was ranked as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.  In the past five years we have attracted more than £2.5 million in research and training contracts.  Our PhD students benefit from being integrated into our vibrant, multidisciplinary research community. 

Our postgraduate research students are regarded as an integral part of our research culture, and we recruit high calibre students from all over the world to join our diverse and international team.  Students undertake their research studies in the UK and a wide range of countries worldwide.

• Discipline Coordinator for Planning and Environmental Management is Dr Adam Barker
• Head of Planning and Environmental Management is Richard Kingston
• Find out more about Planning and Environmental Management staff
• Find out more about current student research within Planning and Environmental Management
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Examination of Doctoral Degrees Policy

The Examination of Doctoral Degrees Policy applies to full-time and part-time students. This policy sets out the examination process which normally involves two parts: firstly, the submission and preliminary assessment of the thesis, normally by one internal and one external examiner; and secondly, the defence of the thesis by the candidate at an oral examination with the same examiners. This policy sets out the examination process for a Doctoral degree programme, including the thesis submission and oral examination, where appropriate.

Our expectations of you under this policy:

You should seek advice from your supervisor when you feel that the thesis is nearing a standard suitable for submission.  You are required to submit a notice of submission form to declare your intention to submit your thesis and inform the Graduate Office of any arrangements you require to enable your full participation in the examination process.  You should familiarise yourself with the process of examination and the requirements for submission of your thesis.   

Your expectations of us under this policy:

The University of Manchester sets out a detailed process for examination to ensure that the student and examiners are aware of their responsibilities throughout the examination process.  

View the full guidance document

Accompanying documents:.

• Examination of Master of Philosophy Degrees Policy (.pdf)
• Nomination of Examiners and Independent Chairs for Postgraduate Research Degree Examinations Policy (.pdf)

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Students should contact their Faculty/School Graduate Office for guidance in the first instance. 

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Application process

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To apply for any programme in the Humanities Doctoral Academy, you must complete and submit the online application form .

Please ensure to include all of the required supporting documents with your application. A list of required documents is given on the application and selection tab of each programme page.

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MA Arts, Culture and the Environment

Year of entry: 2025

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Course description

Policy on additional costs.

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

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Courses in related subject areas

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• School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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PhD Development Policy and Management

Year of entry: 2024

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• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
• Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 60% or above, a minimum mark of 60% in your dissertation (or overseas equivalent)

Full entry requirements

Apply online

Please ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, as incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Deadlines

For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 19 January 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

• For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

Programme options

Programme overview

• Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in international development.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary and diverse researcher community.
• Access an ever-growing range of lectures, seminars and masterclasses presented by staff, visiting speakers and postgraduate researchers.

The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and programmes. On this day, you will find out more about the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.

For more information, see Open days .

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £3,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Your fees will cover the cost of your study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, examinations and graduation (excluding graduation robe hire).

Payment of tuition fees will also entitle you to membership of The University of Manchester library, the Students' Union and the Athletic Union.

Scholarships/sponsorships

There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Environment, Education and Development studentships is 19 January 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships 2024 Entry
• School of Environment, Education and Development Postgraduate Research Studentships 2024 Entry
• China Scholarship Council - The University of Manchester (CSC-UoM) Joint Scholarship Programme 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards 2024 Entry
• Trudeau Doctoral Scholarships 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship 2024 Entry
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry

Contact details

Programmes in related subject areas.

Use the links below to view lists of programmes in related subject areas.

• International Development
• Development Policy and Management

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview, english language.

• IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in other sections.
• TOEFL (internet based) test minimum score - 100 overall, 25 in all sections.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) UKVI/SELT or PTE Academic minimum score - 76 overall, 76 in writing, 70 in other sections.
• To demonstrate that you have taken an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a majority English speaking nation within the last 5 years.
• Other tests may be considered.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the programme.

Other international entry requirements

The University requires you to reside within a commutable distance from Manchester during your time as a registered student, unless you are on approved fieldwork/a formal placement or are on a period of Submission pending. This is to ensure that you are able to meet attendance expectations and participate in wider research activities within your discipline area and/or School.

Application and selection

How to apply, advice to applicants.

• Develop your own research proposal and project title.
• Find a supervisor by browsing our academics' profiles, and reach out directly to discuss if they are interested in supporting your research.
• Consider how you plan on funding your research and discuss this with your supervisor.
• A 1,500 word  PhD research proposal. Please state the word count on page 1 of the document.
• Copies of the academic transcript and certificate from both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees. If your Master's degree is pending, please provide an interim transcript;
• An up to date academic CV, detailing your education and qualifications; employment history; publications; and any other relevant information.
• You must nominate two academic referees (including one from your most recent institution). Your referees will be contacted directly via the Referee Portal following submission of your application form. You may wish to contact your referees to request they submit your reference in a reasonable timeframe as this forms part of the review process;
• International applicants must additionally provide English Language evidence (e.g IELTS).

Interview requirements

The interview is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of the broad topic area, the viability of your proposed research and its intellectual contribution, alongside the fit of your project with the supervisory team. You also may be asked to identify and address any potential ethical considerations in relation to your proposed research, and discuss how best to progress your ideas in line with University of Manchester ethics guidance.

#The interview panel will consist at minimum of your primary supervisor and an independent interviewer.

Re-applications

In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen programme.

Programme details

Programme description.

As a PhD researcher in Development Policy and Management you will pursue research as part of a multidisciplinary research community in the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College , a part of the Global Development Institute (GDI) .

The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College is a world-class community of doctoral researchers contributing to socially just global development through the research of its members and their progression into leadership roles in public, private and civic institutions. The College aims to:

• create an identity for groups of postgraduate researchers so that they feel part of a cohesive sub-community in a larger and stimulating academic community (the GDI);
• encourage all postgraduate researchers to think about the relevance of their research for policymakers, practitioners and public understanding, and to pursue opportunities to share their findings;
• provide opportunities for postgraduate researchers to gain practical skills and work experience that are beyond the opportunities provided by existing doctoral programmes (eg, communications training, policy advocacy, public engagement, providing consultancy services to governments and other development agencies, convening and running conferences);
• enhance engagement between postgraduate researchers and academic staff in the GDI to encourage innovation and collaboration in research and teaching. This, in addition, will enable PGRs to contribute support to the learning experienced by GDI's 450-plus intake of master's students;
• facilitate PGR contributions to research within the GDI, the School and the University.

In the Global Development Institute (GDI) we are organised into seven research groups working on a range of themes. The seven research groups are:

• Digital development ;
• Migration, refugees and asylum ;
• Global urban futures ;
• Growth and distribution ;
• Politics, governance and management ;
• Global production networks, trade and labour ;
• Resources, environment and development .

PhD researchers make an essential contribution to the vibrant research environment that is the GDI and when you join us you can expect to be integrated into one or more of these research groups where your research will be nurtured and supported during the duration of your stay here.

Special features

I did my PhD on allowable deaths and valuing human lives, because that has always been central to what I wanted to understand. So I got the opportunity to do exactly what I wanted to do: something that would not just help me study and gain a PhD, but something that would help me change lives. Fortunate Machingura / Graduate (2016)

• We're Europe's largest dedicated development research and teaching institute and have been at the forefront of development studies for over 60 years .
• We are home to the internationally recognised African Cities Research Consortium , Effective States and Inclusive Development and FutureDAMS research centres.
• You will be part of a vibrant research community, including our public lecture series which brings world experts, former heads of state, and leading development thinkers, to discuss current issues and research in development.

Additional programme information

We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

The University of Manchester and our external partners are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Teaching and learning

When you become a postgraduate researcher, you'll join a diverse and vibrant community of doctoral students from nearly 100 different countries, all studying within the Faculty of Humanities.

You'll be assigned to a specific research grouping that complements your research interests and have access to a variety of interdisciplinary research institutes.

Our working environments are often spacious and open plan, giving you plenty of opportunities to communicate with colleagues and staff within the School, and you will have your own desk space as well as access to our fantastic range of libraries on campus.

All our academic supervisors are research active and will support you to work on challenging research problems and develop rigorous, creative and original research.

You can expect to meet with your supervisor at least once a month to discuss progress on your project.

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll have access to a large and diverse community of internationally recognised academic experts offering an environment that will stimulate intellectual debate and development. We provide additional financial support for several activities related to your PhD, including:

• presenting at international conferences;
• attending workshops that provide relevant professional opportunities;
• conducting fieldwork in the UK and overseas.

What our students say

Discover what it's really like to conduct postgraduate research at The University of Manchester on our student spotlights page.

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service.

For more information, email  [email protected]

Career opportunities

As a postgraduate researcher, you will have access to a dedicated Researcher Development Team who will support your professional development throughout your PhD journey and beyond.

Our researcher development programme will enable you to become more aware of your developing researcher identity, equipping you with the skills you need during your PhD and prepare you to integrate into the researcher community.

At every stage of your career, you will receive relevant, effective and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

We offer training sessions to build your skills and confidence in writing and presenting, with specific sessions on viva preparation, thesis submission and preparing for your Review Panel. You'll also have access to a range of workshops, covering areas such as:

• increasing research impact through blog posts;
• making the most of social media;
• publishing in journals;
• applying for fellowships;
• designing academic posters;
• improving time and self-management.

In addition, our Humanities training hub - ProGRess@humanities - gives you additional training opportunities within the University.

You can choose courses in public engagement, wellbeing, language training and teaching, alongside more specialist courses in tools and software such as Python, R and Nvivo.

methods@manchester , meanwhile, is an initiative that gives you the chance to learn from the very best in research methods expertise at Manchester and beyond.

Regular talks, workshops and other methods-related events are organised throughout the academic year, bringing in experts from across the University and externally.

Finally, taking a placement provides a great opportunity to engage in knowledge exchange and to develop professional networking opportunities for your future career development.

We have established Postgraduate Researcher Exchange programmes with a small number of institutions around the world, offering you the opportunity to visit another institution, access research resources and experience another academic culture as well as build professional networks.

Successful applicants will receive some funding towards travel expenses, accommodation, subsistence, education materials and/or other education-related costs for anything from two weeks to a three-month visit.

For more information, see Careers and employability .

Careers support

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability .

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Department of health administration & health policy:.

Emily H. Belew, MHA, LNFA,  Instructor

Janell Briscoe, MHA , Instructor

Bart Gill, MHA, Chair of the Department of Health Administration & Health Policy and Assistant Professor

Catherine Sembajwe-Reeves, Ed.D., M.A., MHA Program Director and Assistant Professor

Ali Dadpay, PhD Associate Professor

Shafik Dharamsi, PhD , Dean and Professor

Matthew Rossheim, PhD, MPH , Associate Professor

Teresa Wagner, DrPH, MS, CPH, RD/LD, CPPS, CHWI, DipACLM, CHWC , Associate Professor

Department of Population & Community Health:

Diana Cervantes, DrPH, MS, and MPH, Associate Professor

Ashenafi S. Cherkos, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor

Stacey Griner, PhD, MPH, RDH,   Assistant Professor

Gregory Knell, PhD, MS , Assistant Professor

Lisako McKyer, PhD, MPH, FAAHB , Chair of the Department of Population & Community Health and Professor

Babayemi O. Olakunde. PhD , Assistant Professor

Eun-Young Mun, PhD , Interim Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Regents Professor

Rajesh Nandy, PhD ,  Associate Professor

Malinee Neelamegam, PhD, MPH , Assistant Professor

Uyen-Sa D. T. Nguyen, DSc, MPH , Associate Professor

Charlotte A. Noble, PhD, MPH , Assistant Dean for Curriculum & Academic Services and Assistant Professor

Kari Northeim PhD, MBA , Assistant Professor

Misty Smethers, EdD ,  Associate Dean of High Impact Educational Practices & Student Services and Assistant Professor

Emily Spence, PhD ,  Associate Dean for Community Engagement & Health Equity and Associate Professor

Vikas Tomer, MPH, Assistant Dean of Data Reporting & Analytics and Instructor

Scott Walters, PhD , Regents Professor

Zhengyang Zhou, PhD ,  Assistant Professor

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