[ecrea] ESRC PhD Studentship (FUNDED), JOMEC, Cardiff University for Pathway "Journalism and Democracy"

REMINDER: ESRC Wales PhD Studentship (FUNDED), JOMEC, Cardiff University 
for Pathway "Journalism and Democracy"

DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY 2017, 12 NOON

Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, 
supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales 
DTP), invites applications for PhD study, with the possibility of being 
awarded a fully-funded ESRC DTP Studentship, available to start in 
October 2017. There is potential for up to three doctoral studentship 
awards (although this number is not guaranteed) in the area of:

"Journalism and Democracy"

(details of the studentship are available at: 
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding-and-fees/view/esrc-wales-dtp-phd-in-journalism-and-democracy)

The School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies is a world-leading 
centre for media teaching and research. We offer a wide range of courses 
at various levels. Our postgraduate degrees range from industry 
oriented, practice-based training to more academic degrees, from Masters 
to PhD.

The School combines a long-standing record of excellence in teaching and 
training with an outstanding research portfolio – routinely winning 
awards from a wide range of bodies. This reputation was recently 
recognised in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), which ranked 
the School 2nd for the quality of its journalism, media and 
communications research when compared with 66 other institutions in the 
UK. 89% of the School's research was classed as either ‘world-leading’ 
or ‘internationally excellent’ by REF, with both the School’s research 
environment and the impact of its research receiving the top possible 
score of 100%. Our staff regularly contribute expert opinion and 
commentary about research and topical news events to the local, national 
and international media and through the School blog –JOMEC @ Cardiff 
University.

Supervisors: Professor Stuart Allan; Dr Mike Berry; Dr Paul Bowman; Dr 
Cynthia Carter; Professor Simon Cottle; Dr Stephen Cushion; Dr Lina 
Dencik; Dr Iñaki Garcia-Blanco; Dr Janet Harris; Dr Arne Hintz; Dr John 
Jewell; Dr Jenny Kidd; Professor Jenny Kitzinger; Professor Justin 
Lewis; Dr Kerry Moore; Dr Caitriona Noonan; Dr Joanna Redden; Professor 
Richard Sambrook; Professor Karin Wahl-Jorgensen; Dr Andy Williams.

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates with a first class 
or strong upper second class honours degree, or appropriate Master’s 
degree. The University values diversity and equality at all levels and 
encourages applications from all sections of the community. We welcome 
applications for both full and part-time study, and studentships are 
available as either ‘1+3’ (i.e. one full time year of research training 
Masters followed by three years of full-time Doctoral study, or the 
part-time equivalent), or ‘+3’ (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral 
study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.

Pathway Convenor: Dr Cynthia Carter. Email: (cartercl /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)

Applications are welcomed until 1 February 2017 (12 noon).

Further details for ESRC Wales DTP General studentships:

SUPERVISION
These studentships are ‘open’ awards. Applicants should consider 
approaching a potential supervisor before submitting their application 
to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the 
University and to discuss their draft application. Information on the 
research interests of our staff can be found on the 
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-cultural-studies/research 
webpages. A short description of the Journalism and Democracy pathway is 
available on the ESRC Wales DTP website 
http://www.walesdtc.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/ . If you 
have any questions, the Pathway Convenor may be able to advise you. To 
do so, please contact:

Dr Cynthia Carter. Email: (cartercl /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)

WHAT THE STUDENTSHIP WILL COVER
Studentships commence in October 2017 and will cover your tuition fees 
as well as a maintenance grant (currently £14,296 p.a. for 2016/17 for 
full-time students, updated each year); and includes an additional 
Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of up to £750 for three years for 
full-time students (pro rata for part-time students). There are other 
opportunities and benefits available to studentship holders, including 
an overseas fieldwork allowance (if applicable), internship 
opportunities and overseas institutional visits.

ELIGIBILITY
ESRC studentships are highly competitive; candidates should have an 
excellent academic background in the social sciences, holding a 1st  or 
strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those also holding a 
relevant research training Masters degree (or an equivalent background 
in research training) will be considered for a +3 award. Full awards 
(fees plus maintenance stipend) are open to UK Nationals and EU students 
who can satisfy UK residency requirements.

1+3 OR +3?
The awards are available on either a 1+3 or +3 basis. A 1+3 studentship 
provides funding for four years (or part-time equivalent), completing a 
research training Masters in the 1st year, followed by 3 years’ research 
funding for a PhD. A +3 studentship provides funding for the three years 
PhD research study only (or part-time equivalent).

ASSESSMENT
The closing deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 1 
February 2017. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, 
which are expected to take place in March 2017. After interview, a final 
short-list of applicants will be put forward to the ESRC Wales DTP 
Doctoral Panel at which final decisions with regard to studentship 
awards will be made. Successful applicants can expect to hear by 
mid-April 2017.

HOW TO APPLY
A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Cardiff 
University, submitted via Cardiff University's Online Application 
Service by the deadline of 12.00 noon, Wednesday, 1 February 2017. 
Incomplete Applications or applications received after this specified 
time will not be accepted. See: 
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying/how-to-apply/online-application-service 


The application must contain the following documents:

1. Covering letter: Please address to Dr Cynthia Carter. The covering 
letter must set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at 
Cardiff University and, specifically, the Journalism and Democracy 
pathway; your understanding and expectations of doctoral study; your 
academic interests generally and particularly of those relating to your 
proposed research. The covering letter should be no more than two pages. 
Please also specify whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.

2. Academic / Professional Qualifications: This should also include 
proof of English Language Competency (7.0 IELTS minimum), if appropriate 
(e.g. if you are not a native English speaker).

3. References: All applications require two academic references to be 
submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and 
request a reference to be submitted.

4. Curriculum Vitae: It should be no longer than two pages.

5. Research Proposal: The proposal should be up to a maximum of 1000 
words, not including references. We suggest that you use the following 
five headings in your research proposal:

•	Title, aims and purpose of the research;
•	Overview of the academic literature relevant to your field;
•	Proposed methodology;
•	Academic contributions of your research.
•	References

You may also find the ESRC Wales DTP website helpful. See: 
http://www.walesdtc.ac.uk/


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