[ecrea] Funded PhD opportunity in international media/information law

The Department of Journalism Studies is releasing funds for a new PhD 
scholarship in the broad research areas of international, EU and 
comparative media law and policy, with a particular interest in new 
information and communication technologies.

Funded PhD opportunity in international media/information law

The scholarship will cover either full-time or part-time fees for a UK 
or EU student, with a small stipend for living expenses.

The programme of PhD study would begin in the 2016-17 academic year.
Applying to study for a PhD

If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please submit a PhD 
application. This will need to include a detailed research proposal – a 
key aspect of your application.

The proposal will need to outline:

     your research questions
     the state of current knowledge in this area
     how your research fits in to the current research landscape
     your methodology – including why you have chosen this methodology 
and what resources you will require to undertake this research.

You may find it useful to read the guidance on writing a proposal from 
Vitae and Findaphd.com.
Indicate this scholarship in your application

Please make clear that you are also applying for this scholarship when 
submitting your PhD application.

The application form includes a section about funding. When you complete 
this, please select 'University of Sheffield Scholarship' when 
indicating your proposed funding source, then enter 'Department of 
Journalism Studies Scholarship' in the text box below.

Apply now
More information

For informal enquiries about the project, or to discuss the content of 
your research proposal, ideas or supervision, please contact Dr Irini 
Katsirea, the postgraduate research director at the Department of 
Journalism Studies.

For questions about the application procedure, please contact Clare 
Burke, the department's PhD Programme Assistant (telephone 0114 222 
4251, email (jnlresearch /at/ sheffield.ac.uk)).

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