Research Opportunities at the University of Limerick

Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society

The scholarships below arise as a result of the University of Limerick's participation in the Irish Social Sciences Platform (ISSP) which brings together expertise from eight Irish institutional partners and 19 academic disciplines to create a truly all-island, interdisciplinary platform for social science research. ISSP has been granted €16.5m as part of the Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions (PRTLI), Cycle 4.

Twelve postgraduate PhD scholarships will be located in the Institute for the Study of Knowledge in Society, University of Limerick. The research will focus on the impact of technological change on society and the social settings that facilitate technological innovation. The three research themes are: Understanding Health; Changing Communication; and Shaping Technologies.

These scholarships will be of interest to those with qualifications in a number of areas, including – but not limited to – sociology, politics, gender studies, languages and linguistics, cultural studies, physical education, sport studies, occupational therapy, and health education.

The closing date for applications is 22 February 2008.

Further details on the topics and application process are available from:

Niamh Lenahan, College of Humanities, University of Limerick, Ireland.

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