Course Details
Course Name
PhD Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Level of study
PhD
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
3 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Manchester
Course Subject
- Business & Management
Course Fees
Inside EU: 4620
Outside EU: 23000
Universities
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University of Manchester
Description
Carry out advanced training to develop ground-breaking research in the governance of science, technology and innovation (STIP). This option is hosted by the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR), a world-leading centre of excellence in the study of science, technology and innovation policy and management.
Research focus
Assessment and governance of emerging technologies
Responsibility in research and innovation
Managing and measuring policy
Knowledge production, innovation, technology deployment, and user engagement
Roles of universities, public research centres, and other organisations in science and innovation
Evaluation, foresight and strategic intelligence in science, technology and innovation policy
You may also look at the wider governance of science, technology and innovation including:
How societal, economic and state factors interact to shape the production of scientific knowledge and new technologies
The generation, diffusion and use of innovations
The development of socio-technical systems
The focus on governance and policy offers unique opportunities to link your research to the work of senior colleagues in other faculties at The University of Manchester. You have opportunities to address challenges for research and innovation in emerging technologies to meet key ethical, societal, and sustainability challenges.
Programme structure
Year 1
You acquire key theoretical and methodological skills through a series of compulsory courses, plus additional electives designed to enhance understanding in novel methods and specifically tailored content around science, technology and innovation policy and governance.
Courses include:
Research Process
Research in Science Technology and Innovation
Advanced Topics in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Advanced Research in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Epistemology
The Craft of Fieldwork: Method, Text and Writing
You can also choose elective courses and workshops in advanced research methods including: action research, case study research, NVivo, elite interviewing, meta-analysis, mixed methods and advanced survey design.
Years 2 and 3
Focus on dissertation research, analysis and writing under the guidance of supervisors
Participate in STIP seminars and the activities of MIoIR
Presentation and job market skills training
Present your work at conferences
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