School of Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)

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Scholarship value

  • Financial Support: Receive a competitive stipend to assist with your studies and living expenses.
  • Tuition fee waiver: Home tuition fee rate waived.
  • Professional Development: Gain valuable teaching experience that will enhance your academic career and CV.
  • Academic Mentorship: Work closely with leading academics in the field of psychology, gaining insights and support for your own research and studies.
  • Flexible Hours: Balance your responsibilities with your own postgraduate studies and research.

Deadline

The deadline has now passed for the 2025/26 academic year. Details for the 2026/27 academic year will be made available when ready.

Criteria

  • Be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate program in psychology (Masters or PhD; Or any programmes on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism Studies, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support or equivalent) with a merit of 65% or above.
  • Have a strong academic record and a keen interest in research.
  • Having secured a willing supervisory team (discuss your application and proposal in advance with the proposed supervisors)
  • Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for teaching and supporting students.

Previous teaching experience is beneficial, but not required.

Further details

The School of Psychology at Kent is excited to offer Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Scholarships in Psychology for September 2025, designed to support graduate students who are keen to enhance their teaching experience while pursuing advanced studies. 

About the School:

?The School of Psychology comprises over 50 academic staff members dedicated to advancing the understanding of human behaviour through comprehensive research and teaching. In addition to faculty, the school supports approximately 80 PhD students and a diverse range of externally funded research projects, all assisted by an experienced Professional and Technical Services team. This collaborative environment fosters a dynamic community dedicated to both teaching and cutting-edge psychological research. Recognized for its excellence, the School ranked 16th in the UK in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, with 80% of publications rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

About the Scholarship: As a GTA in the School of Psychology, you will have the opportunity to assist in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to undergraduate students. You will be involved in a variety of academic activities, including leading seminars, supporting lab-based sessions, and providing academic guidance to students. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their teaching skills and contribute to the next generation of psychologists.

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) receive a stipend that combines a salary element and a maintenance grant, which combined will be to the value of £20,780 for 2025/26, paid in monthly installments. This amount is in line with the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend for the 2025/26 academic year. Additionally, GTAs are provided with fee-paid teacher training through the Associate Fellowship Scheme, further enhancing candidates’ professional development.

How to apply

To apply for the Psychology GTA Scholarship, please submit the following:

  • A CV detailing your academic background and any relevant experience.
  • A personal statement outlining your interest in the scholarship, your career goals, and your approach to teaching.
  • A research proposal between (1000-3000 words)
  • Contact details for two academic referees.

For more information about the scholarship and how to apply, visit here. 

Please find the application form for the GTA position here. 

For any other enquiries, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies (Research) Dr Afroditi Pina at a.pina@kent.ac.uk