[Commlist] Fully funded PhD Scholarships 2021 - ESRC and AHRC, JOMEC, Cardiff University

We are currently inviting applications for two fully funded PhD schemes, 
both of which are now open to applicants not only in the UK but also 
internationally.

Studentship/Scholarship Awards commence in October 2021.

These two sources of funding are:

1) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (Wales) "Journalism & Democracy" 
Pathway - General PhD Studentship (fees, stipend, research support fund) 
(deadline 3 February 2021);
2) AHRC South West and Wales (SWWP) PhD Studentships (fees, stipend, 
etc) (deadline 25th January 2021)

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

Cutting-edge research is shared through regular seminars featuring JOMEC 
colleagues as well as scholars from around the UK and internationally. 
JOMEC also hosts the renowned biennial ‘Future of Journalism’ conference 
bringing together scholars and practitioners from around the world. 
These activities, and more, contribute to a lively and thriving research 
environment.

JOMEC’s purpose-built, state of the art facilities at Two Central Square 
situates the School at the centre of local and national media, including 
BBC Cymru/Wales whose brand-new headquarters is situated next door. Our 
location facilitates the building of strong industry links, boosting 
students’ employability by providing access to major media organisations 
within the important and growing sector of the creative and cultural 
industries.
The University values diversity and equality at all levels and 
encourages applications from all sections of the community, irrespective 
of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership 
status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual 
orientation. In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting 
equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of 
currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, 
Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed-race British 
candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed.
 “These studentships are ‘open’ awards. Applicants should approach a 
potential supervisor in JOMEC before submitting their application to 
confirm there is supervisory capacity and to discuss their draft 
application. Information on the research interests of our staff can be 
found on the School webpage.

All enquiries should go to Helen Szewczyk (SzewczykHL1 /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)   in 
the first instance.

Details of funding:

1) ESRC (Economic and Social Science Research Council) DTP PhD General 
Studentship (Journalism & Democracy Pathway)
https://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
ESRC studentships are highly competitive. Candidates should hold a 1st 
or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those holding a 
relevant research training at the Masters level will be considered for a 
+3 award; the award is open to home and international (including EU and 
EEA) students. Successful international student applicants will receive 
a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees 
difference between the UK and international rate.

Applications are welcome for full and part-time study 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.

A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Cardiff 
University must be submitted by the deadline of 12.00 noon, 3 February 
2021. Incomplete applications or those received after this time will not 
be accepted.
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/journalism-studies 

The application must contain the following:

1. Covering letter addressed to Dr Cynthia Carter, no more than two 
pages. Set out your reasons and motivation for applying; understanding 
and expectations of doctoral study; academic interests, particularly of 
those relating to your proposed research. Please specify whether you 
wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.
2. Academic / Professional Qualifications including proof of English 
Language Competency (7.5 IELTS minimum).
3. References: Two academic references. Candidates must approach 
referees and include references with their application.
4. Curriculum Vitae: No longer than two pages.
5. Research Proposal: Up to a maximum of 1000 words, not including 
bibliographic references. Use 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

Full details of fees, stipends and eligibility criteria are available 
https://walesdtp.ac.uk/
Link to application form: 
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/journalism-studies 

All enquiries should go to Helen Szewczyk: (SzewczykHL1 /at/ cardiff.ac.uk) in 
the first instance.


2). AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) funding (South, West and 
Wales Doctoral Training Partnership 2)

Cardiff is part of a consortium of 10 universities that form the South, 
West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership. The application process 
for the next round of funding for general projects via SWW-DTP2 is now 
open with an application deadline of 12.59 p.m. on Monday 25 January 
2021. For more information regarding fees, stipends and eligibility 
requirements, access a guide for applicants and application form see 
https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/
All enquiries should go to Helen Szewczyk: (SzewczykHL1 /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)  in 
the first instance.

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