The Simon Institute is offering two full time PhD scholarships to support research in Public Policy and Management. We are looking for outstanding individuals with a first class honours degree (or expected) or a Masters degree and preferably have a reasonably strong research background. Awards will begin in September 2007 and additional research training will be provided through the prestigious Manchester Business School.

Successful applicants will receive their tuition fees plus a maintenance award of £12,300 per annum. Tuition fees are covered only for the Home/EU rate.

Research areas in which we invite applications include:

• Leadership in public organisations
• Performance Management Policy
• Public Value
• Public Management Policy
• Collaborative Management and the use of partnerships

Academic contact:
Initial enquiries should be sent to Dr Carole Johnson, Simon Institute, University of Manchester, Booth Street West, Manchester M15 6PB or email Carole.Johnson@mbs.ac.uk

Please enclose a full CV, covering letter and either a research proposal or statement of research interests. Closing date will April 13th 2007. All applicants should check their eligibility for entrance onto the Manchester Business School PhD programme – all details available on the website.

Application deadline: 13 April 2007