[Commlist] ESRC Doctoral Studentships in Journalism and Democracy - School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University

Cardiff University, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, supported 
by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales, invites 
applications for PhD study, with the possibility of a fully-funded 
studentship, available to start in October 2020. We expect to make 
doctoral studentship awards in the area of “Journalism and Democracy”.

The School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) has a long-standing 
reputation as a world-leading centre for innovative teaching and 
research. Researchers engage with pressing contemporary issues and 
debates bringing together theory and practice. In the 2014 Research 
Excellence Framework assessment, our research was ranked 2nd in the UK 
in terms of its quality and impact.

A key strength of JOMEC's research environment is the ongoing dialogue 
between research and practice-based staff delivering impactful research 
and policy.

JOMEC's cutting-edge research findings are shared through weekly 
seminars featuring speakers from across the UK and internationally. We 
also host the renowned biennial ‘Future of Journalism' conference 
bringing together scholars and practitioners from around the world 
contributing to a lively research environment.

JOMEC's state of the art facilities at Two Central Square situates us at 
the centre of local and national media, including BBC Cymru/Wales whose 
brand-new headquarters is situated next door. Our location facilitates 
building of strong industry links, boosting students' employability 
through access to major media organisations within the important and 
growing sector of the creative and cultural industries.

JOMEC academics have multi-disciplinary backgrounds from across the 
social sciences and humanities; have a strong tradition of teamwork and 
collaborative publications, and a substantial industry base.

Pathway Convenor: Dr Cynthia Carter email:(cartercl /at/ cardif.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(cartercl /at/ cardif.ac.uk)>

Studentship's are ‘open' awards and applicants should consider 
approaching a potential supervisor before submitting their application. 
Information on the research interests of JOMEC staff can be found on our 
academic staff webpage.

STUDENTSHIP AWARD, ELIGIBILITY, TYPE OF AWARD (1+3 OR +3?)

See the ESRC Wales DTP website for further 
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HOW TO APPLY

A completed application form submitted to through the University's 
online application system (see details here) by the deadline of 12.00 
noon, 3 February 2020.

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 the “Journalism and Democracy” pathway; your 
understanding, and expectations of doctoral study; and your academic 
interests generally, and particularly of those relating to your proposed 
research. The letter should be no more than two pages and specify 
whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.

2. Academic / Professional Qualifications and where appropriate proof of 
English Language Competency (7.5 IELTS with a minimum of 7.0 in each sub 
score).

3. References: All applications require two academic references to be 
submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and 
include references with their application.

4. Curriculum Vitae: Maximum two pages.

5. Research Proposal: A maximum of 1000 words, not including 
bibliographic references and we suggest the following five headings in 
your proposal:

• Title, aims and purpose of the research;

• Brief overview of the relevant academic literature;

• Proposed design/methods;

• Academic contributions of your research.

• Bibliographic References

Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, which are expected 
to occur in late February/early March 2020. A short-list of applicants 
will then be put forward to a Panel from ESRC Wales DTP Management Group 
at which final decisions with regard to studentship awards will be made. 
Successful applicants can expect to hear by early April 2020.

Funding Notes

Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, which are expected 
to occur in late February/early March 2020. A short-list of applicants 
will then be put forward to a Panel from ESRC Wales DTP Management Group 
at which final decisions with regard to studentship awards will be made. 
Successful applicants can expect to hear by early April 2020.


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