PhD in Humanitarianism & Conflict Response Prof Peter Gatrell & Dr Jenny Peterson Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI)

About the HCRI Inspired by the need to support postgraduate training on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises Unique multi-disciplinary approach bringing together medicine and the humanities Novel configuration engages scholars, practitioners, NGOs and policy makers on a global scale Seeking to develop new methodologies to the research of humanitarianism and conflict response

Funding The University of Manchester University Hospital South Manchester Personal philanthropic donor

Core Team Dr Rony Brauman Prof Peter Gatrell Dr Tim Jacoby HCRI Director Ex-President of MSF Prof Peter Gatrell History Dr Tim Jacoby IDPM Dr Tanja Müller IDPM Dr Jenny Peterson Korchinsky Lecturer Prof Tony Redmond Emergency Medicine Prof Steve Reyna Anthropology Prof Bertrand Taithe History Prof James Thompson Drama Rebecca Whitehead Institute Manager

HCRI Network Affiliate Members Associate Fellows University of Manchester scholars Associate Fellows Practitioners, scholars & policy makers on a global scale

PhD in Humanitarianism & Conflict Response

Duration of PhD Full time: 48 months Part time: 72 months MPhil (exit award only): up to 24 months 1 intake per year (Sept)

Entry Requirements Minimum IELTS 7 AND MA in humanitarian and conflict response, history, politics, anthropology, or medicine OR b) MA in a related topic + appropriate professional experience c) Without an MA + appropriate professional experience

Funding Korchinsky PhD studentship £11,250 per year for 4 years To fund home/EU tuition fees + maintenance If overseas student – to fund tuition fees only For more information on postgraduate funding see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/

Programme Summary 1 Year 1: 2 taught units Examined literature review Examined critical review Year 2: 1 taught unit Examined research proposal

Programme Summary 2 Year 3: Development & continuation of independent research Beginning of writing process Year 4: Completion of 50 – 65,000 word thesis Submission & examination

Continuous Learning Throughout the 4 years: Master classes Methodology training Professional skills training Reading groups Research seminars

Supervision Primary supervisor Secondary supervisor Panel member Pastoral care

Assessment & Progression Students to track progress on eprog Bi-annual panel examination Literature review, critical review & research proposal all marked internally and externally (pass >60%) Thesis defence

Why choose the HCRI? Unique multi-disciplinary approach Master classes with renowned practitioners, scholars & policy makers in the field of humanitarianism & conflict response Professional networking opportunities Be a part of emerging community of scholars & practitioners