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From: Discussion list for library and information services in Wales
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lucy Tedd
Sent: 23 September 2010 09:48
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Subject: Funding opportunity for MPhil research
In conjunction with the National Library of Wales and the Centre for
Performance Research, the Department of Information Studies at
Aberystwyth
University is offering the chance to study for an
MPhil via the Knowledge Economy Skill Scholarships (KESS).
The advert. for this opportunity is shown below - and project
description
and the KESS application form are attached.
This opportunity is limited to those currently living in selected areas
of
Wales - see below
Lucy A. Tedd, Lecturer
Department of Information Studies
Aberystwyth University
KESS Scholarship - A challenge to the Welsh digital economy:
investigating
the digitisation of special collections
Aberystwyth University in association with the National Library of Wales
are seeking to recruit a 1-year MPhil student to work on a project
entitled:
A challenge to the Welsh digital economy: investigating the digitisation
of special collections
The prospective applicant should have a minimum of a 1st or good 2:1
degree. A postgraduate relevant qualification or work experience in a
relevant area such as archives, libraries and information studies or
theatre studies, would be advantageous. The project is part-funded by
the
European Social Fund (ESF) through the European Union’s Convergence
programme administered by the Welsh Assembly Government. KESS PhD
scholarships are collaborative awards with external partners (in this
case, the National Library of Wales).
To apply, please submit the following:
1. To Lucy Tedd ([log in to unmask]) by the 8th of October 2010: send a
completed KESS application form (put the reference number AU20003 in the
top right hand box of the application form), the names of two personal
referees, an up to date CV and a proposal (see below in 2). KESS
application forms are available to download at the links below.
2. To the Postgraduate Admissions Office by 8th October 2010: A Research
Programme Application Form, two references (which may be the same as the
above) and an MPhil proposal of up to 1,000 words where you expand on
your
experience and interests and describe why you are a good candidate for
this research studentship. Please refer to the Project Description at
the
link below. Application and reference forms may be downloaded from
http://www.aber.ac.uk/pga/web/apply.htm
Value of Award: A stipend of £9,000. Each scholarship has an additional
budget of up to £5,200p.a. for travel, equipment/consumables and
training
to support your research. KESS MPhil Scholarship holders do not pay
fees.
Length: Full-time for 1 year. (Theses must be submitted 6 months after
the
funded year of study). Starting date 1 December 2010.
Training: It is compulsory for each KESS scholar to achieve a 30 credit
Postgraduate Skills Development Award (PSDA) in addition to the MPhil.
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for a KESS award, you must be
resident, upon application, in the Convergence Area of Wales and you
must
be able to take paid employment in the Convergence area on completion of
the scholarship.
The Convergence Area means the following counties of Wales:
Isle of Anglesey
Gwynedd
Conwy
Denbighshire
Ceredigion
Carmarthenshire
Pembrokeshire
Swansea
Neath Port Talbot
Bridgend
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Caerphilly
Torfaen
Interviews will be held 27/28 October
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Amy Staniforth at [log in to unmask]
or 01970 622024
Quote Reference AU 20003
Closing date for applications 8th October 2010
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