The Humanitarian & Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) in partnership with the British Red Cross and the University Hospital of South Manchester (UHSM) invites applications for the PhD Studentship offered in the field of “Skills Retention in the Voluntary Sector”. The duration of this award is 4 years with £15, 000 per annum amount (tuition fees will be deducted annually, with the remaining amount given as a maintenance grant to candidate). Overseas applicants will also be considered for the HCRI overseas bursary of £7300 per annum.
The award provides an opportunity to conduct research on issues related to Skills Retention in the Voluntary Sector Facilitating Sustainable First Aid Training Nationally and Globally through the British Red Cross.
The selected candidate will also contribute to research and programming at the British Red Cross offices. Applicants for the studentship should hold or be expecting a First Class degree award and/or a distinction in a related Masters degree. Applicants who hold a good 2:1 in their first degree will be considered on merit. Applicants should include full details of any teaching experience or areas of expertise on their application form. Applications should include a 1,000 word research statement detailing the research they plan to conduct in reference to the project area. A minimum of 2 letters of reference must also be received by the deadline.
Deadline: Applications must be received by Tuesday July 2, 2012
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