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*** Fully-funded PhD Studentship *** Posted on behalf of Dr Carol Morris. Fully-funded PhD Studentship in Geography: 'Wild food' networks and sustainable rural development School of Geography, University of Nottingham The School of Geography at the University of Nottingham invites applications from suitably qualified students for the following ESRC CASE Studentship to cover maintenance and fees for full-time study. This innovative project funded by the ESRC and Game Conservancy Trust will examine food networks based on wild and semi-wild foods in England. The research will seek to develop existing theoretical and empirical work on the geographies of alternative and quality food networks by examining the specific social structures and processes involved in the development and operation of wild food networks and how these contribute to sustainable rural development. The candidate will have a masters degree in geography or cognate discipline, such as sociology, anthropology or environmental studies. Ideally, the candidate will also have relevant post-degree experience and be able to demonstrate an interest in food networks, game, and rural development. The candidate must fulfil relevant ESRC eligibility criteria: http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/postgradu ate/fundingopportunities Further details and application forms are available at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/geography or from Jenny Ashmore, Postgraduate Research Administrator, School of Geography, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD. Tel: 0115 951 5575. Email: [log in to unmask] For an informal discussion about the project please contact the academic supervisors: contact Dr Carol Morris ([log in to unmask]) or Professor Charles Watkins ([log in to unmask]). The closing date for applications is 30th June 2007. The project will start in September 2007. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.