Dear List members,
The following may be of interest to those considering pursuing a PhD in Italian Studies.
European Studies Research Institute (ESRI)
University of Salford, UK
Graduate Teaching Assistantships 2009
Every year the University of Salford offers a number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) for suitably qualified candidates wishing to study for a PhD. Applications are now invited for scholarships based in the European Studies Research Institute (ESRI) starting in October 2009. The scholarships are worth £13,290 per annum over three years and are open to UK/EU students.
Subject areas include:
• European Literature and Culture
• Translation and Interpreting Studies
• Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics
• EU/European Politics; Military History
Graduate Teaching Assistantships offer students the opportunity to study for a PhD while undertaking teaching duties in areas usually related to their PhD research. Successful candidates will work under the direction of an academic staff member on a range of teaching activities, up to 180 hours over the academic year (based on an average of six hours per week).
The closing date for GTA applications is 6 February 2009.
N.B. ESRI will be considering outstanding applications for External funding.
Please note the earlier deadline for applicants wishing to be considered for ESRC/AHRC funding is 12th January 2009.
For details on how to apply please visit: www.esri.salford.ac.uk
For queries in connection with Italian areas please contact:
Dr Gillian Ania:
For any additional queries, please contact:
Dr Steve Ward
Dr Gillian Ania
Reader in Italian
School of Languages
Maxwell building
University of Salford
Salford. M5 4WT
Tel: 0161 29 54255
http://www.languages.salford.ac.uk/