[ecrea] Institute for Culture and Society Doctoral Scholarship

*/Doctoral Scholarship - Institute for Culture and Society /*

The University of Western Sydney's newly-formed Institute for Culture 
and Society (which incorporates the Centre for Cultural Research) 
invites applications for PhD Scholarships.

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*About the Institute *

The Institute for Culture & Society encourages theoretically-directed 
empirical research on the transformations in culture and society in the 
global era. The Institute is home to a number of internationally 
renowned scholars, contributing to the University of Western Sydney 
receiving the high-est ranking for research quality---well above world 
standard---in Cultural Studies (as part of the Excellence in Research 
for Australia 2010).

Headed by Director, Distinguished Professor Ien Ang, and Research 
Director, Professor Tony Bennett, the Institute for Culture & Society is

especially interested in projects in the following areas:

· Cities and Urban Cultures

· Intercultural Dialogue and Transnational Culture

· Institutions, Governance and Citizenship

· Cultural Economy and Globalisation

· Heritage, Environment and Society

· Digital Research and Cultural Transformation

· Australian Cultural Fields

· Culture and Education

Candidates with backgrounds in cultural studies, sociology, 
anthropology, human geography, cultural history, media and communication 
studies, Asian studies and other disciplines are encouraged to apply. 
International applications are welcome, although fees may apply.

*Essential Criteria *

. Good Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1), or equivalent 
qualifications and/or experience

. Research or professional experience in a relevant field of the 
humanities and social sciences.

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*What does the scholarship provide? *

· Tax-free stipend of $32,860 per annum and a funded place in the 
doctoral degree for domestic candidates. International applicants may 
have to pay fees.

*Need more information? *

. To discuss a potential project please contact Dr Megan Watkins at 
(m.watkins /at/ uws.edu.au) OR Professor Deborah Stevenson at 
(d.stevenson /at/ uws.edu.au)

. Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer, Mrs Sandra 
Lawrence to discuss enrolment and scholarships: (sg.lawrence /at/ uws.edu.au)

. Find out more about the research being undertaken in the CCR and ICS 
at http://www.uws.edu.au/centre_for_cultural_research/ccr

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*How to apply *

. Submit an application form, research proposal and CV by the closing 
date. The application form can be downloaded from the web: 
www.uws.edu.au/research/scholarships

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*APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21 October 2011*