Dear Colleagues
We are currently inviting applications for two fully funded PhD schemes, both of which are now open to applicants not only in the UK but also internationally.
Studentship/Scholarship Awards commence in October 2021.
These two sources of funding are:
1) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (Wales) - General PhD Studentship (fees, stipend, research support fund) (deadline 3 February 2021);
2) AHRC South West and Wales (SWWP) PhD Studentships (fees, stipend, etc) (deadline 25th January 2021)
Background:
The School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) has a long-standing reputation as a world-leading centre for innovative teaching and research.
The School's researchers engage with pressing contemporary issues and debates across journalism, media and culture bringing together theory and practice. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment, JOMEC's research was ranked 2nd in the UK in terms of its quality and impact.
Cutting-edge research is shared through regular seminars featuring JOMEC colleagues as well as scholars from around the UK and internationally. JOMEC also hosts the renowned biennial 'Future of Journalism' conference bringing together scholars and practitioners from around the world. These activities, and more, contribute to a lively and thriving research environment.
JOMEC's purpose-built, state of the art facilities at Two Central Square situates the School at the centre of local and national media, including BBC Cymru/Wales whose brand-new headquarters is situated next door. Our location facilitates the building of strong industry links, boosting students' employability by providing access to major media organisations within the important and growing sector of the creative and cultural industries.
The University values diversity and equality at all levels and encourages applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed-race British candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed.
"These studentships are 'open' awards. Applicants should approach a potential supervisor in JOMEC before submitting their application to confirm there is supervisory capacity and to discuss their draft application. Information on the research interests of our staff can be found on the School webpage.
All enquiries should go to Helen Szewczyk SzewczykHL1@cardiff.ac.uk in the first instance.
Details of funding:
1) ESRC DTP PhD General Studentship
ESRC (Economic and Social Science Research Council) studentships are highly competitive. Candidates should hold a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those holding a relevant research training at the Masters level will be considered for a +3 award; the award is open to home and international (including EU and EEA) students. Successful international student applicants will receive a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees difference between the UK and international rate.
Applications are welcome for full and part-time study as either '1+3' (i.e., one full time year of research training Masters followed by three years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or '+3' (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.
A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Cardiff University must be submitted by the deadline of 12.00 noon, 3 February 2021. Incomplete applications or those received after this time will not be accepted.
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/journalism-studies
The application must contain the following:
1. Covering letter addressed to Dr Cynthia Carter, no more than two pages. Set out your reasons and motivation for applying; understanding and expectations of doctoral study; academic interests, particularly of those relating to your proposed research. Please specify whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.
2. Academic / Professional Qualifications including proof of English Language Competency (7.5 IELTS minimum).
3. References: Two academic references. Candidates must approach referees and include references with their application.
4. Curriculum Vitae: No longer than two pages.
5. Research Proposal: Up to a maximum of 1000 words, not including bibliographic references. Use the following five headings in your proposal:
· Title, aims and purpose of the research;
· Brief overview of the relevant academic literature;
· Proposed design/methods;
· Academic contributions of your research.
· Bibliographic References
Full details of fees, stipends and eligibility criteria are available https://walesdtp.ac.uk/
Link to application form: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/journalism-studies
All enquiries should go to Helen Szewczyk: SzewczykHL1@cardiff.ac.uk in the first instance.
2). AHRC funding (Arts and Humanities Research Council, South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership 2)
Cardiff is part of a consortium of 10 universities that form the South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership. The application process for the next round of funding for general projects via SWW-DTP2 is now open with an application deadline of 12.59 p.m. on Monday 25 January 2021. For more information regarding fees, stipends and eligibility requirements, access a guide for applicants and application form see https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/
All enquiries should go to Helen Szewczyk: SzewczykHL1@cardiff.ac.uk in the first instance.
Dr Cynthia Carter (she/her/hi/ei)
Reader
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
Cardiff University
Two Central Square
Cardiff, Wales, UK CF10 1FS
tel: (0)2920 876172; email:cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec
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ESRC Wales DTCP Pathway Convenor, Journalism and Democracy
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