Dear All,

The below writing retreat for sociologists may be of interest to ECRs and PGRs members of this group, although this opportunity is also open to academics at all stages of their career. 

Please circulate widely. 

Best wishes, Jenny

The Sociological Review Foundation Early Career Researchers’ Board’s 
Writing Retreat for Sociologists
14th – 16th September 2016
Gartmore, Scotland 

The Sociological Review Foundation Early Career Researchers (ECR) board are delighted to announce that we have commissioned Professor Rowena Murray to deliver a Writing Retreat for sociologists. Rowena has devised and delivered structured writing retreats to support academics by providing dedicated writing time done in a group setting. To find out more about this approach see: http://www.rowenamurray.org/aims/references/

The retreat is for academics at all stages of their career, but we especially encourage early career scholars to apply.
We have 14 places available. The retreat will be free of charge, and there are a number of travel bursaries available for early career researchers. (PhD students and postdoctoral researchers within 3 years of award of their PhD). The retreat will be held in the village of Gartmore, Scotland. All writing sessions and meals will be provided. Minibus transport will be provided between Glasgow train station and the hotel.

As places are limited and free, we invite applications via this online form: (http://goo.gl/forms/nVODQhejRj)
Important Dates
•	Call for applications: 1st March
•	Applications deadline: 30th April
•	Notify successful candidates: 30th May

Please Note: Due to the cost of each place, successful applicants will be required to make a refundable deposit of £50 to secure their place.

For academic inquiries related to this event, please contact Brigit McWade ([log in to unmask])
For any other queries, please contact Jenny Thatcher ([log in to unmask])