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apologies for cross-posting *ESRC Quota Studentship Competition* *PhD Social Policy (x2)* *PhD Social Work (x2)* The School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol is pleased to be able to offer up to 4 ESRC Quota award PhD studentships in Social Policy or in Social Work. Studentships cover maintenance and fees for full-time or part-time study beginning in October 2010. All candidates must fulfil relevant ESRC academic and residential eligibility criteria. Candidates who have already completed a programme of research training at Masters Level are eligible for a 3 year award (PhD only). Candidates who have not completed a programme of research training at Masters Level are eligible for a 4 year award (1 year MSC in Policy Research/Social Work Research + 3 year PhD). Further details and application forms are available at: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/sps/studying/doctoral/phd/applying/ or from Andrea Osborn, Graduate Research Secretary, School for Policy Studies, The University of Bristol, 8 Priory Road, Bristol, BS8 1TZ. Tel: 0117 9546758. Email: [log in to unmask] Application forms should be clearly marked ‘SPS ESRC Studentship’ (Section 6) *and must be submitted to the University by 15th March 2010.* Further information about the School is available at: www.bris.ac.uk/sps. Applications will be considered in any of the areas of the Schools’ national and international research expertise. The School for Policy Studies is committed to providing the highest standards of social policy and social work research. Each postgraduate student receives the full support and encouragement of the School to help them achieve their potential. You will learn to meet rigorous academic and ethical standards in applied research. The collective work of the School has a measurable impact. It makes a real difference to the world of social and public policy and social work practice in the UK, the EU and globally. Joining this thriving academic and professional community means that your studies will become part of this contribution to the world of social policy and social work. Potential applicants are also welcome to discuss these opportunities further with the Postgraduate Research Admissions Officer, Dr Patricia Lucas ( [log in to unmask]) The criteria against which applications will be assessed are: - Your previous experience/qualifications - The quality of the research proposal - The content and coherence of the proposal - The proposed methodology and methods - The School's capacity to provide appropriate supervision -- Dr P J Lucas School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol