[Air-L] Short term fellowships at Bournemouth University

[Bronwen Thomas]

The Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture & Community<https://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/> invites applications for short-term residential fellowships, to carry out independent research at Bournemouth University. Fellowships are open to both early-career and experienced researchers with a specific interest in any of the focus research areas of the Centre outlined below. The selected applicants will be expected to contribute to the Centre’s activities and research projects, including a requirement to present their research in a Faculty seminar. Successful Fellows may also be invited to apply for a Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship<https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/topics/msca-if-2017.html> with BU support.

The fellowships are available for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks. Fellows will be provided with:


•       Access to library resources and University facilities;

•       Contribution to travel expenses for up to £300 (Europe) and £600 (Overseas);

•       Contribution to accommodation/subsistence expenses of £200;

•       Academic and administrative support to apply for Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship (deadline 14 September 2017).

Focus Research Areas:

•       Reading, Writing and Publishing in the Digital Age

•       Literature and Medicine/Graphic Medicine

•       Media and Cultural Implications of ‘Brexit’

•       Civic Media

•       Data storytelling

•       Journalism and innovation

•       Representing crisis and conflict, including trauma

Whilst these areas will be prioritised, you are also welcome to apply with projects covering other areas that are broadly aligned with the Centre<https://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/>.

If you are interested in applying, please email the Centre Director Dr Bronwen Thomas (bthomas at bournemouth.ac.uk<mailto:bthomas at bournemouth.ac.uk>) or Associate Director Einar Thorsen (ethorsen at bournemouth.ac.uk)<mailto:ethorsen at bournemouth.ac.uk)> attaching the following documents:


•       A cover letter (max 2 pages), explaining your proposed research and how it relates to CsJCC research area(s), including a proposed schedule.

•       A CV, with a list of your publications to date.


The deadline for submitting your application is 27 March 2017.




Bronwen Thomas
Associate Professor
Head of Research and Professional Practice, School of Journalism, English and Communication
Director, Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and Community
http://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/
Principal Investigator, Digital Reading Network
www.digitalreadingnetwork.com<http://www.digitalreadingnetwork.com>

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