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Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) AHRC Research Studentship in Digital Media or Media History Three years, full time £16,000 annual stipend plus fee waiver We are inviting applications for a full-time AHRC PhD studentship in any area of Digital Media or Media History starting in September 2012. We are inviting applications for a full-time AHRC PhD studentship in digital media and media history, starting in September 2012. The studentship will be located within the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI) - the UKıs number one research group in media and communication as rated by the UK Governmentıs 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, with a score of 60% 4*, 30% 3*, 10% 2*. We have over 20 research active staff and more than 50 PhD students. We have a wide and expanding range of research interests, including media economics and policy, media history, political communication, questions of identity and media, new media, and international communication. We have established centres for the study of the media in China, India, the Arab world and Africa. In the broadest sense we are interested in the social, economic, political and cultural significance of the media. For this studentship we welcome proposals from prospective students on any topic related to digital media or media history. Eligible candidates will hold at least an upper second class honours degree and a Masters degree and must have a relevant connection with the UK, normally consisting of minimum of three years residence for purposes other than education. The Studentship consists of a fee waiver and a stipend of £16,000 per annum. Successful candidates will be expected to undertake some teaching duties. Prospective candidates wishing to informally discuss an application should contact Dr Anthony McNicholas, [log in to unmask] The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 3 February 2012 For further information, including how to apply, please visit http://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/research-degrees/research-areas/media,- arts-and-design/research-studentships -------------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA mailing list -------------------------------------------------------- To manage your subscription or unsubscribe from the MECCSA list, please visit: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MECCSA&A=1 ------------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA is the subject association for the field of media, communication and cultural studies in UK Higher Education. Membership is open to all who teach and research these subjects in HE institutions, via either institutional or individual membership. The field includes film and TV production, journalism, radio, photography, creative writing, publishing, interactive media and the web; and it includes higher education for media practice as well as for media studies. This mailing list is a free service from MeCCSA and is not restricted to members. For further information, please visit: http://www.meccsa.org.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA Policy mailing list W: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/meccsa-policy.html Please visit this page to browse list's archives, or to join or leave the list.