Deadline- 11th February 2013
The College of Social Sciences and International Studies is inviting application for “+ 3″ PhD Studentship in Socio Legal Studies at University of Exeter. Law at Exeter is committed to excellence in research, and individual scholars work in a wide range of fields from the historical and theoretical to the socio-legal. We have a vigorous research culture within the Law School which is contributed by a flourishing community of full- and part-time postgraduate research students and enhanced by our location within the College of Social Sciences and International Studies.
For eligible students the full time studentship will cover UK/EU fees and an annual Research Council maintenance grant of approximately £13,590 (2012/2013 rate) for up to three years (+3 award).
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Candidates must have a strong first degree (at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent) in a relevant social science discipline.
- In addition, candidates must have (or be about to complete) a Masters degree in a relevant social science discipline or have equivalent research training.
- The PhD project must take a socio-legal approach, and can be within any of the areas where the Exeter Law School has expertise.
- Personal qualities should also include the ability to work independently and high degree of motivation necessary to complete a PhD in three years.
How to apply?
In order to apply applicants will need to complete an online web form where they must submit some personal details and upload the following documents-
- CV
- Covering letter – outlining applicant’s academic interests, any prior research experience and reasons for wishing to undertake this project
- A 1000 word research proposal – please upload this in the research proposal section
- Transcript of highest qualification to date or an interim transcript if applicants are still studying
- IELTS/TOEFL certificate – where applicable
- 2 references – if referees prefer, they can email the reference direct to the email address given above
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