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ESRC Studentship in Information Science 2012
Deadline for applications: 30th March 2012
Eligibility: UK and EU nationals
Further Information
The Scottish DTC Pathway in Information Science is pleased to announce the
availability of an ESRC-funded PhD studentship in Information Science
beginning in September 2012. This studentship is offered as part of the
Scottish Graduate School of Social Science.
The Information Science Pathway is a collaborative activity involving the
following institutes:
. Edinburgh Napier University, Institute for Informatics and Digital
Innovation
. Robert Gordon University, Department of Information Management
. University of Glasgow, Humanities Advanced Technology and
Information Institute
. University of Strathclyde, Department of Computer and Information
Sciences
Interested applicants should apply directly to the university where they
believe their research interests are best represented by staff research
activity, signalling their interest in being considered for an ESRC
studentship.
As applications need to be checked for eligibility and supported by a
potential supervisor, you are advised to make contact with your chosen
department as soon as possible, and well in advance of the final deadline.
By 30 March 2012, you should provide the following application materials to
your university contact:
* A completed SGS DTC studentship coversheet (
<http://www.socsciscotland.ac.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0009/76905/SGS_DTC_P
athway_Studentship_Coversheet.doc> downloadable here)
* A research proposal (maximum of 1200 words)
* A CV
* A statement of support from your potential supervisor(s)
* A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (
<http://www.socsciscotland.ac.uk/__data/assets/word_doc/0010/76906/DTC_Scotl
and_EO_Monitoring_Form.doc> downloadable here)
. Additional information: Check with the institution to which you
are applying to establish whether any additional application material is
required
For information on information science research activities at specific
institutes applicants are advised to visit the following web pages or
contact the person indicated below:
Edinburgh Napier <http://www.csi.napier.ac.uk/>
http://www.csi.napier.ac.uk/
Contact: Professor Hazel Hall [log in to unmask]
Glasgow
<http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hatii/research/>
http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/hatii/research/
Contact: Dr Ian Anderson [log in to unmask]
Robert Gordon
<http://www4.rgu.ac.uk/abs/research/page.cfm?pge=5244>
http://www4.rgu.ac.uk/abs/research/page.cfm?pge=5244
Contact: Dr Simon Burnett [log in to unmask]
Strathclyde
<http://www.ilab.cis.strath.ac.uk/> http://www.ilab.cis.strath.ac.uk/
Contact: Professor Forbes Gibb [log in to unmask]
The allocation of the award will be determined by the governance committee
established for the pathway.
General information on ESRC scholarships can be found at:
<http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/guidance/postgraduates/index.asp
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http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/guidance/postgraduates/index.aspx
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