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Lancaster University Sociology Department postgraduate funding ESRC Quota Awards (1+3 and +3) We welcome applications for two ESRC 1 + 3 studentships within Sociology, a department renowned for its creative and groundbreaking research, particularly in the area of cultural sociology, see (http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/sociology/index.php). These studentships provide full funding for an MA degree followed by PhD research at Lancaster. The studentships pay for full-time fees and provide living expenses to cover one year of MA study and 3 years of PhD study. On this programme, students take the MA in Sociological Research which prepares them for doctoral research. They then work with their supervisors on three years of PhD research. The studentships cover any area of the Sociology department's expertise including Gender and Women's Studies and Science and Technology Studies. For details of staff expertise, see (http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/sociology/profiles/phd). We also have one ESRC +3 studentship for doctoral study in Gender & Women's Studies. Please note: * EU students (who are not UK citizens) may apply but successful applicants will receive only fees and no living expenses (unless they have UK residency status - applicants should consult Rachel Hemmings if they are in this category about their eligibility). ([log in to unmask]) * Overseas students are not eligible for this funding. However, they may be considered for other funding opportunities. ( http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/gradschool/funding/funding.htm.) * Applicants will be assessed on academic merit. * The deadline for applicants to be considered for the ESRC 1 + 3 and +3 studentships is Thursday 4th March 2010. The application process: * Applicants should initially contact Rachel Hemmings ([log in to unmask]) to register their interest in applying for any of the studentships. * Staff will help applicants identify suitable doctoral supervisors within the department. * Applicants for the studentships need to apply to the university via the online system. (http://www.postgraduate.lancs.ac.uk/Applying/Pages/applying.aspx) * The proposal should outline the topic of the doctoral research, key research questions, and the proposed methodology. Prospective supervisors of applicants will help applicants shape this proposal. This can be a lengthy process, so candidates should apply as early as possible. If you have any questions about this process please contact Rachel Hemmings ([log in to unmask])