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Full-time Research Studentships in Health and Social Care



Faculty of Health & Social Care

Based in Milton Keynes



Applications are invited for a three year, funded studentship for
full-time study towards a postgraduate degree, to commence on 1 January
2007. The studentship is offered in partnership with the national
charity the Race Equality Foundation and is on the following topic:



Evaluating the impact of Strengthening Families, Strengthening
Communities; a leading parent education programme which has successfully
engaged black and minority ethnic parents.



The Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities parent programme
has successfully managed to engage a range of Asian, Caribbean and
African parents, overcoming the barriers that many other programmes and
agencies have faced. The impact of the programme is being evaluated
through the analysis of pre-programme and post-programme questionnaires
completed by parents. However, there is little work on the longer term
impact of the SFSC programme. This studentship would allow a qualified
student to gain a PhD through a unique quantitative or qualitative study
of parenting styles and behaviour and the role of the SFSC in promoting
the protective factors associated with better outcomes for children.





Candidates will hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or
equivalent) in a relevant subject and should preferably have a relevant
master's degree, or at least have completed research methods training at
master's level. In addition candidates will need to demonstrate an
understanding of or experience of working with black and minority ethnic
families. A research proposal is required as part of the application
process, for further information please refer to the guidance in the
further particulars.



For detailed information and how to apply go to
www3.open.ac.uk/employment <http://www3.open.ac.uk/employment> , or call
Penny Wilkinson or Lesley Henderson (Faculty Research Office) on 01908
858373/654233 or email [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> . Closing date: 12 noon on
14 November 2006. Interview date: 17 November 2006.



Equal Opportunity is University Policy.











Jeanne



Dr Jeanne Katz,
Senior Lecturer and Director of Post-Graduate Studies, Faculty of
Health & Social Care,
The Open University, Walton Hall,
Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom
(Ph) (44) 1908 654263 (w)
(fax) (44) 1908 654124 (w)




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