[Commlist] Fully funded ESRC General PhD studentships 2022 and AHRC South West and Wales PhD Studentships - JOMEC, Cardiff University, UK

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 
situate 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.
We invite PhD applications for the following two studentships. 
Applicants should identify a potential supervisor before submitting 
their application. Information on the research interests of our staff is 
available at: 
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalism-media-and-culture/people/academic-staff 
Studentships commence in October 2022.

ESRC Funding
ESRC General 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.

Please state clearly when completing the funding option part of the 
application that you wish to be considered for an ESRC studentship 
otherwise your application will be considered only on a self-funding basis

A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Cardiff 
University must be submitted by the deadline of 12.00 noon, 4 February 
2024. 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 the Pathway Coordinator, Journalism and 
Democracy,  and 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 on "Journalism and Democracy". Please specify whether 
you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.

2. Academic / Professional Qualifications. Proof of English Language 
Competency for the programme
3.Two academic references (included with the application)
4. Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum)

5. Research Proposal: Maximum 1000 words, not including bibliographic 
references and using these headings:
·      Title, aims and purpose of the research;
·      Brief overview of the relevant academic literature;
·      Proposed design/methods;
·      Academic contributions of your research.
·      Bibliographic References

Details of fees, stipends and eligibility criteria will be available 
from https://walesdtp.ac.uk/
"Journalism and Democracy Pathway" details: 
https://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/

AHRC 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. Applications are open for 
the next round of funding via SWW-DTP2 with an application deadline of 
12.59 p.m. on Monday 24 January 2022. For more information regarding 
fees, stipends, eligibility requirements, applicant guide and 
application instructions visit  https://www.sww-ahdtp.ac.uk/

Information available in Welsh on request.

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