[Commlist] Funded PhD opportunity - Journalists reporting end-of-life decisions

*Funded PhD:*

*“The Role of Journalists in Reporting End of Life Decisions: Questions 
of Ethics, Law and Democratic Citizenship”*

Cardiff University, School of Journalism, Media and Culture

For details of the funding, eligibility and application process 
see:https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/the-role-of-journalists-in-reporting-end-of-life-decisions-questions-of-ethics-law-and-democratic-citizenship-professor-jenny-kitzinger/?p128395 


*Deadline:*noon 3^rd Feb 2021**

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About the Project

The School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) has a long-standing 
reputation as a world-leading centre for innovative teaching and 
research. The following PhD studentship is available:

The Role of Journalists in Reporting End of Life Decisions: Questions of 
Ethics, Law and Democratic Citizenship (Professor Jenny Kitzinger)

Supervisor and contact information for further details: 
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/182946-kitzinger-jenny

Information on the School of Journalism, Media and Culture:

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture

Studentship Awards commence in October 2021 covering tuition fees and a 
maintenance grant (currently £15,285 p.a. for 2012/21 for full-time 
students, updated each year); and includes access to an additional 
Research Training Support Grant. There are other benefits available, 
including an overseas fieldwork allowance (if applicable), internship 
opportunities, overseas institutional visits and other small grants.

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. For further details 
see the UKRI web site.

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 applicants’ needs.

A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Cardiff 
University must be submitted by 12.00 noon, 3 February 2021. Incomplete 
applications or those received after this time will not be accepted.

Please make an application at the following link: 
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/programmes/programme/journalism-studies

The application must contain the following:

1. Covering letter addressed to Professor Jenny Kitzinger, no more than 
two pages, setting out your reasons for applying to Cardiff University 
and the journalism and democracy pathway, your understanding and 
expectations of doctoral study, your academic interests generally and 
how these relate to the description of the project supplied. 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 references to be presented with the application form 
ideally one of which should be from an academic / academic institution

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:

·          Your reflections on the title, aims and purpose of the research;

·          An overview of some of the key research literature relevant 
to the study;

·          Your proposals for developing the design and methods of the 
study;

·          A description of potential outcomes of the project for 
understanding, knowledge, policy and practice;

·          Bibliographic References

All information available in Welsh on request.
Funding Notes
Cardiff University, School of Journalism, Media and Culture, supported 
by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites 
applications for funded PhD study. Deadline for application, noon 3rd 
Feb 2021. These ‘collaborative studentships’ involve liaison with a 
non-academic organisation and will commence in October 2021. Interviews 
for short-listed applicants will take place in late February/early March 
2021, after which a short-list will be put to the ESRC Wales DTP 
Management Group Panel where final decisions will be made. Successful 
applicants can generally expect to hear by early April 2021

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