PhD Research Studentship
Scottish Television Fiction: Culture, Business, Society, Creativity
Caledonian Business School
(Ref: CBS/09/04)
Applications are invited for a PhD Research Studentship within the
Caledonian Business School. The studentship is for a period of four
years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides payment of
tuition fees at the UK/EU rate plus an annual stipend of £13,900
[please note that students from outside the EU are required to pay the
difference between International and EU fees, currently this would
amount to £6,100 per annum]. The successful candidates are expected to
undertake up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week.
The overall aim of the studentship is to undertake FT doctoral
research in relation to the television drama industry in Scotland. The
title of the project is ‘Scottish Television Fiction: Culture,
Business, Society, Creativity'. It will consider the television
fiction industry in Scotland, including questions of national identity
and history in relation to Scottish television drama. It will also
examine how Scottish television fiction functions as an industry, with
particular attention paid to issues of creativity.
Requirements:
Applications should normally have a good first degree in an
appropriate subject.
The programme of study includes a one year research training programme
(MSc Social Research (Business and Management)) followed by 3 years
supervised primary research.
How to apply:
An application form can be downloaded from the following web page
http://www.gcal.ac.uk/graduatecentre/downloads/applicationform2.doc
Please also include a statement describing why you are a suitable
candidate to study for a PhD.
Please return the completed application form (including a 2-4 page
research proposal) stating the above reference number, curriculum
vitae (maximum one page), copies of academic qualifications,
references and any other required documentation to Ms Diane Dickie,
The Graduate Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road,
Glasgow, G4 0BA
Tel: +44(0) 141 331 8096; E: [log in to unmask]
The closing date for the applications is 6th July 2009. Interviews
will be held week beginning 27th July or week beginning 3rd August.
For further information and informal general enquiries about this PhD
studentship, please contact Dr. John Cook on 0141 331 3845 (except
between 29 June and 3 July and 10-31 August), or Prof. Hugh O'Donnell
on 0141 331 3262 (except between 6 and 24 July.
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