School of Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Centre for Wales (Wales DTC) invites applications to a number of fully-funded PhD studentships for the 2016/17 academic year.
The awards are available on either a 1+3 or +3 basis. A 1+3 studentship provides funding for four years, completing the MSc in Social Science Research Methods in the 1st year, followed by 3 years research funding for a PhD. A +3 studentship provides funding for the three years PhD research study only. The School of Social Sciences values diversity and equality at all levels, and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Studentships will commence in October 2016 and consist of full UK/EU tuition fees, as well as a Doctoral Stipend matching UK Research Council National Minimum (£14,057 p.a. for 2015/16, updated each year). An additional Research and Training Support Grant worth £750 p.a. is available for each studentship.
The following ESRC Wales DTC studentships are currently available:
For further information, please contact the Graduate Office at graduateoffice@cardiff.ac.uk
Eligibility
Academic criteria:
ESRC studentships are highly competitive, candidates should have an excellent academic background in the social sciences, holding a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those also holding a Master’s degree (preferably an ESRC recognised Masters or an equivalent background in research training) will be considered for a +3 award.
Residency:
To be eligible for a full award a student must have:
- Settled status in the UK, meaning they have no restrictions on how long they can stay and
- Been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences) and
- Not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education. (This does not apply to UK or EU nationals).
About the School
We take an interdisciplinary approach to the Social Sciences to create a dynamic and engaged teaching and research environment. The School of Social Sciences is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching across a range of subject areas including sociology, policy studies, criminology, education and social work.
The School currently has over 220 academic staff, and around 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. We have a strong commitment to developing programmes of study that benefit from the research expertise and achievements of staff in the School.
We are home to a number of world-leading research centres, and these engage across a range of research themes. Our students have the opportunity to work with and learn from world class scholars, alongside students from across the world. The School has a thriving postgraduate research community, with both PhD and Professional Doctorate programmes. We also offer a number of courses for professional development.
The School collaborates with major universities and scholars from around the world, as well as enjoying excellent links with local businesses, public and third sector organisations, policy makers and practitioners.
Further information about research in the School can be found via the School website.
About Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a member of the Russell Group and internationally recognised as one of Britain’s leading universities.
Our University Graduate College enhances the postgraduate experience by providing an extensive training and support programme.
The University is attractively located at the heart of a modern capital city, providing a high quality of life to our students.
