Funded PhD position in Political Economy Studies in the Global South Department of Politics and International Relations, Royal Holloway University of London We are recruiting a PhD student conducting research on political economy in the Global South. We define political economy quite broadly, to encompass topics such as state capacity, governance effectiveness, the influence of international organisations and NGOs, economic policymaking, the relationship between state and economic actors, inequality, economic-driven migration, informality, corruption and clientelism, and the legacy of colonialism. We welcome research students conducting comparative cross-regional or cross-national research, as well as students focusing on particular countries. Experience of work/research in lower- or middle-income countries and knowledge of relevant foreign languages are beneficial, as is experience with quantitative research methods. We are particularly interested in the following research areas: * Measurement of difficult-to-observe phenomena, such as informality or corruption * Public attitudes towards economic policies and outcomes * The interactions between and effects of NGOs and international organisations on citizens and the state * Economic/political/social inequalities and their links with different development outcomes * Comparative studies of institutions/governance mechanisms and their effectiveness in lower- and middle-income countries Qualifications and Eligibility The successful applicant must hold a relevant Masters-level qualification or expect to have completed their studies before the starting date. The qualification must be in a relevant social science discipline (e.g., International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies). Funding The School of Law and Social Sciences Scholarship offers a home fee waiver and a maintenance award of £16,000 p.a. for 3.5 years for full-time students (or half of that amount per year for 7 years for part-time students). Successful candidates from Overseas might be required to cover the difference between the Home and Overseas fees, and EU students might be eligible for a fee reduction scholarship. Application Procedure Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, a degree transcript, and a short research proposal (2 pages max). These materials will need to be submitted directly to Dr Ivica Petrikova at Ivica.Petrikova@rhul.ac.uk and Dr Cassilde Schwartz at Cassilde.Schwartz@rhul.ac.uk, by 17 April 2023. Dr Ivica Petrikova (she/her) (name pronunciation)<https://namedrop.io/ivicapetrikova> Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations Website: https://ivicapetrikova.owlstown.net/ Postgraduate Research Student Lead Co-director of the Global Politics and Development Centre Department of Politics and International Relations Royal Holloway University of London This email, its contents and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. In certain circumstances, it may also be subject to legal privilege. Any unauthorised use, disclosure, or copying is not permitted. If you have received this email in error, please notify us and immediately and permanently delete it. Any views or opinions expressed in personal emails are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Royal Holloway, University of London. It is your responsibility to ensure that this email and any attachments are virus free.