Fully Funded PhD Studentship in the School of Languages and Social Sciences at Aston University in Birmingham
The School of Languages and Social Sciences (LSS), invites applications for a fully funded PhD studentship from strong candidates in any of the research areas covered by the School, which includes German Studies. The studentship is for full-time study over three years, commencing in October 2012.
LSS is a multi-disciplinary research-focused School which brings together researchers in the areas of Languages (French, German, Spanish), Translation Studies, Politics and International Relations, Sociology and Public Policy, and English Language. Further information on the School’s research areas can be found here<http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/>.
For candidates who are unsuccessful in securing the fully funded studentship, the School can also offer up to two fees only bursaries. Please indicate in the Personal Statement section of the application form whether you would also be interested in being considered for the fees only bursary.
1 October 2012 start date with completion date of 30 September 2015
Financial Support
Will be provided to the successful applicant to cover the Home/EU fees rate (£3,732 in academic year 2011/12, 2012/13 rate still to be confirmed) plus a maintenance grant at the standard AHRC/ESRC rate (currently £13,590) with the corresponding standard increases in subsequent years. Applicants from outside the EU may apply for this studentship but will need to pay the difference between the ‘Home/EU’ and the ‘Overseas’ tuition fees (Overseas tuition fees will be £11,448 in academic year 2012/13).
Person Specification
The successful applicant should have a first class or good upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area. They should have, or be near to completing, a postgraduate qualification such as a Masters or equivalent.
The application form and details of entry requirements, including English language are available at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lss/research/postgraduate-research/research-degrees-structure/
For more details on how to apply please contact:
Dan Thomson, LSS Research Officer
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Tel: ++44 (0)121 204 3972
Closing Date: 30 April 2012
Gertrud Reershemius
Professor in German Linguistics / Associate Dean Research
School of Languages and Social Sciences .
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