Application Form for Research Degrees MPhil, PhD, DBA and EdD Programmes

Application for Research Degrees Only MPhil/PhD, DBA and EdD Programmes
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY IN BLOCK CAPITALS. INCOMPLETE FORMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please ensure you read the guidance notes on How to Complete the Application Form

APPLICATION REFERENCE NO
(for office use only):

PERSONAL DETAILS
Family Name: Other Names: Nationality: Title: Gender: Date of Birth:
Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss etc.

Male dd/mm/yyyy

Female

This section is to be completed by non UK/EU/EEA nationals only. Do you have the right to permanent residence in the UK/EU/EEA? If Yes, when did your current residence in the UK/EU/EEA start? Are any of your immediate family UK/EU/EEA nationals? If yes, what relation? Please include evidence with your application of all details declared in this section. PERMANENT ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Yes dd/mm/yyyy No

Postcode: Country: Telephone: Mobile: E-mail:

Postcode: Country: Telephone:

Note: We will use e-mail as the main method of contacting you.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME
MPhil only MPhil/PhD DBA EdD Full-time Part-time Proposed start date: dd/mm/yyyy School/Institute: Proposed Title of Research Topic/Area of Interest (not DBA): Please attach a research proposal for your proposed project Maximum of 1500 words including references (unless you are applying in response to an advertised studentship or the DBA see below) If you have already been in contact with an academic member of staff who has expressed an interest in being your supervisor, please give their name and School/Institute: If you are applying in response to a University of Greenwich advertised studentship, please give details: Studentship name & Ref No: School and Supervisor: Proposed subject area/topic: Where did you hear about this studentship?

HIGHER EDUCATION (Degrees or Diplomas held or currently being taken)

University/College /Country Qualification (e.g. BA, MSc) Subject Course Dates (Month/Year) From To m/y m/y m/y m/y m/y m/y Final Result Language of Instruction

Please attach a certified copy of your academic transcript(s), including a translation into English where this is necessary)

PUBLICATIONS AND PRIZES (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

LANGUAGES
First Language: Other Language: English Language Tests Taken Date of Test Overall Score Written Score

If you have taken a recognised English test, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL, please enclose an authenticated copy of the result. Please note there is a minimum entry requirement of IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for postgraduate research degrees.

EMPLOYMENT
Dates of Employment From m/y m/y m/y To m/y m/y m/y Type of Contract (fixed, temporary or permanent) Responsibilities Name & Address of Employer (including country)

Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary. Please include a Curriculum Vitae

REFEREE DETAILS
FIRST REFEREE (Academic Unless you have not studied in the last five years) Name: Position: Address: SECOND REFEREE (Employment or 2 Academic) Name: Position: Address:
nd

Telephone: E-mail:

Telephone: E-mail:

PLEASE SEND YOUR REFERENCES IN SEALED ENVELOPES WITH YOUR APPLICATION

REASONS FOR APPLYING Why do you wish to undertake this research training? How does it fit into your career objectives?
Please include details of experience of working in relevant areas or fields, of your research experience and how you hope your experience on this research programme will contribute to your career plans. Continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary up to a maximum of 800 words. If applying for the Doctorate in Education (EdD) programme please also advise if you hold QTS and include your registration number. If applying for the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme please ensure that you specify relevant executive experience relevant to leadership and motivation and give details of your employer and type of industry up to a maximum of 1500 words.

FURTHER INFORMATION
How did you learn about the University of Greenwich? (please tick one) Advertisement: Website: Event: Staff/Alumni: Other: Publication name URL Name of event Name Date: Date:

TUITION FEES
Who is paying your tuition fees, and if a laboratory based project also your Bench/Research Expenses fees? I will pay my own fees I have responded to an advertised studentship or I will be funded from a UoG project; provide details below: I have been awarded sponsorship/scholarship for three years. Please provide evidence and complete details below: I have applied for sponsorship. Please provide details below: Sponsor Name and Address Decision expected: dd/mm/yyyy Amount of Award if Approved

MAINTENANCE (LIVING COSTS)

Who is paying your living costs? I will pay my own living costs I have responded to an advertised studentship or I will be funded from a UoG project; provide details below: I have been awarded sponsorship/scholarship. Please provide evidence and complete details below: I have applied for sponsorship. Please provide details below: Sponsor Name and Address Decision expected: dd/mm/yyyy Amount of Award if Approved

CHECKLIST
Please check that you have: completed all sections of this Application Form. enclosed your references with this Application Form. enclosed a summary of your research proposal or, in the case of the DBA, a full reasons for applying statement (a maximum of 1500 words, including references). enclosed a certified copy of your academic transcript(s) detailing courses taken and grades obtained. Include a certified English translation where necessary. enclosed a Curriculum Vitae enclosed a completed Equal Opportunities form enclosed proof of residency in the EU/EEA/UK if applicable read and signed the declaration below

DECLARATION (please read and sign below)

I declare that the statements made by me on this form are correct and complete. I declare that I will not be registered concurrently for another degree at the University of Greenwich or elsewhere I understand that, if admitted, the University will not be liable to provide any financial assistance unless otherwise stated/agreed.
Signature: Date:

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND ANY ATTACHMENTS TO: POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH OFFICE, UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, BLAKE 50, CENTRAL AVENUE, CHATHAM MARITIME, KENT, ME4 4TB, UK E-MAIL: POSTGRADUATERESEARCH@GRE.AC.UK TELEPHONE: +44 (0)20 8331 9270

REFERENCE FOR MPHIL/PHD OR PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE APPLICATION (1)

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY AND COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS WE RECOMMEND THE APPLICANT RETURNS THIS REFERENCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FORM PLEASE ENCLOSE THE REFERENCE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE.

APPLICANT DETAILS (Applicant should complete this section and send to Referee)
Family Name: Other Names: School applied for: Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy Degree applied for: Planned Start Date: dd/mm/yyyy

REFEREE TO COMPLETE (Please complete both pages)

The above student is applying to the University for admission to an MPhil/PhD or Professional Doctorate programme. To help us in the selection process, please complete both pages. Thank you. APPLICANT INFORMATION How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity do you know the applicant? (e.g. student/employee) REFEREE INFORMATION Name: Position/Title: Organisation: E-mail: Signature: dd/mm/yyyy Telephone: Date: dd/mm/yyyy

REFEREE TO COMPLETE (Please complete both pages)

Please assess the applicant on a scale of 5 (highest) to 1 (lowest) in relation to the following criteria. Please circle the appropriate number. Excellent Intellectual ability Written communication skills Oral communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Ability to organise workload Ability to work independently Ability to produce original work Numerical/mathematical ability English language ability Motivation Overall Assessment 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Very Good 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Good 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Fair 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Poor 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Not Known 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

WRITTEN COMMENTS
Please comment in writing on the applicant. We would be grateful if your comments could include: Your opinion of the applicants suitability for the programme Their previous research experience If you know/knew the applicant in an academic capacity, their final degree classification, final year rank, grade or overall GPA they obtained/are expected to obtain, or details of their overall academic performance and whether you consider this to be a true reflection of their ability to undertake a research degree If you know/knew the applicant as their employer, an outline of their responsibilities and an assessment of their performance in the workplace, including examples where they may have shown initiative/independent decision making ability.

If you wish to write your comments on a separate sheet of headed paper, please cross through this section.

If you require more space, please attach a separate sheet of headed paper.

OVERALL RECOMMENDATION
Please tick one of the following: I strongly recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree I recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree I do not recommend this applicant for the programme of study I am unable to comment

USE OF INFORMATION
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, applicants have the right to see any reference held on file. If this will affect your reference, please contact the Postgraduate Research Office at the address below. Please tick this box if you do NOT want the University to pass this reference to a third party or organisation if it is required for an application for a scholarship or award

Thank you for completing this form. Please return this reference to the applicant in a sealed envelope or directly to: Postgraduate Research office, University of Greenwich, Blake 50, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, United Kingdom or as an E-mail attachment to: postgraduateresearch@gre.ac.uk

REFERENCE FOR MPHIL/PHD OR PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE APPLICATION (2)

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY AND COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS WE RECOMMEND THE APPLICANT RETURNS THIS REFERENCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FORM PLEASE ENCLOSE THE REFERENCE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE.

APPLICANT DETAILS (Applicant should complete this section and send to Referee)
Family Name: Other Names: School applied for: Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy Degree applied for: Planned Start Date: dd/mm/yyyy

REFEREE TO COMPLETE (Please complete both pages)

The above student is applying to the University for admission to an MPhil/PhD or Professional Doctorate programme. To help us in the selection process, please complete both pages. Thank you. APPLICANT INFORMATION How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity do you know the applicant? (e.g. student/employee) REFEREE INFORMATION Name: Position/Title: Organisation: E-mail: Signature: dd/mm/yyyy Telephone: Date: dd/mm/yyyy

REFEREE TO COMPLETE (Please complete both pages)

Please assess the applicant on a scale of 5 (highest) to 1 (lowest) in relation to the following criteria. Please circle the appropriate number. Excellent Intellectual ability Written communication skills Oral communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Ability to organise workload Ability to work independently Ability to produce original work Numerical/mathematical ability English language ability Motivation Overall Assessment 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Very Good 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Good 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Fair 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Poor 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Not Known 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

WRITTEN COMMENTS
Please comment in writing on the applicant. We would be grateful if your comments could include: Your opinion of the applicants suitability for the programme Their previous research experience If you know/knew the applicant in an academic capacity, their final degree classification, final year rank, grade or overall GPA they obtained/are expected to obtain, or details of their overall academic performance and whether you consider this to be a true reflection of their ability to undertake a research degree If you know/knew the applicant as their employer, an outline of their responsibilities and an assessment of their performance in the workplace, including examples where they may have shown initiative/independent decision making ability.

If you wish to write your comments on a separate sheet of headed paper, please cross through this section.

If you require more space, please attach a separate sheet of headed paper.

OVERALL RECOMMENDATION
Please tick one of the following: I strongly recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree I recommend this applicant for a programme of study leading to a research degree I do not recommend this applicant for the programme of study I am unable to comment

USE OF INFORMATION
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, applicants have the right to see any reference held on file. If this will affect your reference, please contact the Postgraduate Research Office at the address below. Please tick this box if you do NOT want the University to pass this reference to a third party or organisation if it is required for an application for a scholarship or award

Thank you for completing this form. Please return this reference to the applicant in a sealed envelope or directly to: Postgraduate Research Office, University of Greenwich, Blake 50, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB, United Kingdom or as an E-mail attachment to: postgraduateresearch@gre.ac.uk

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY IN BLOCK CAPITALS This form will be separated from the rest of your Application Form before it is sent to the relevant school/academic for consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

The Universitys policy is not to discriminate unreasonably when considering any person for admission as a student on grounds of religion or belief, race (including colour, citizenship and ethnic origin), sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, political affiliation, trade union activity or family responsibilities. This information will only be used to monitor the Universitys Equality Policy and to assess and deliver appropriate support; however, we recognise that some students may want this information to remain confidential. If you do not want to disclose this information at this time then you do not have to do so. Alternatively, if you wish, you are welcome to contact the Postgraduate Research Office to discuss any issues in person.

ETHNIC ORIGIN
To which ethnic group do you consider you belong? If you do not want to give this information please tick Information refused Information refused White Irish traveller Black Caribbean or Black British Caribbean Black African or Black British African Other Black background Asian Indian or Asian British Indian Asian Pakistani or Asian British Pakistani
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Asian Bangladeshi or Asian British Bangladeshi Chinese Other Asian background Mixed White and Black Caribbean Mixed White and Black African Mixed White and Asian Other mixed background Other ethnic background

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DISABILITY
The University of Greenwich aims to create an environment which enables all students to participate fully in University life. In order to ensure that disabled people compete fairly for study within the University it would be helpful if you could answer the following questions: Do you consider yourself disabled, or to have a long-term health related condition that impacts on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities? YES NO If you answered YES above, please complete the section below: In order to make reasonable adjustments which may be necessary, it will help us if you feel able to indicate your specific needs to any interview panel. In addition, please tick any category you think is applicable to your disability: (2) You have a specific learning need (e.g. dyslexia) (1) You are blind or partially sighted You are deaf or hard of hearing
(3)

You use a wheelchair or have mobility difficulties

(4) (6) (8)

(5) You have personal care support needs You have mental health difficulties You have a disability that cannot be seen (e.g. You have multiple disabilities, special needs or (7) diabetes, epilepsy or a heart condition) conditions You have a disability, special need or medical You have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder or (9) condition that is not listed above Aspergers Syndrome If you have any additional support needs to enable you to study or to take exams, please give details here:

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this form. The information you have provided will help the University to monitor the effectiveness of our Equality Policy and procedures.

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