[Air-L] PhD Opportunities at University of Sunderland

[Clarissa Smith]

With apologies for cross-posting…

The Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sunderland, UK, has funding to offer two full-time scholarships with a start date of 1st February 2013. 65% of the Centre’s research was classed as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the RAE2008.  Together with full payment of fees, each scholarship will include a bursary of £13,590 per year. In return successful candidates will be expected to do six hours teaching per week.

We will consider applicants proposing research in any area of media, film, and cultural studies.

If you would like to apply for one of the scholarships, please email Lianne Hopper (lianne.hopper at sunderland.ac.uk<mailto:lianne.hopper at sunderland.ac.uk>) and include the following information:


1.     Curriculum Vitae.

2.     An outline of your proposed research topic (about 500 words).

3.     A brief explanation of why you would like to study at the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies.

If you have any questions about the scholarships, please email Professor John Storey (john.storey at sunderland.ac.uk<mailto:john.storey at sunderland.ac.uk>). Further details about the Centre’s activities can be found at www.crmcs.sunderland.ac.uk

The closing date is 23rd November. Interviews will be on 10th December.
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