[Commlist] UK/International PhD Scholarships 2022, JOMEC, Cardiff University

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 4 FEBRUARY 2022 (SEE FURTHER DETAILS BELOW)

The School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University, UK 
(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 studentship.  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/journalis.../people/academic-staff
 Studentships commence in October 2022.
 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 
(GMT), 4 February 2022. Incomplete applications or those received after 
this time will not be accepted. 
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/.../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 & Democracy Pathway" details: 
https://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
  Dr Cynthia Carter
Reader
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
Cardiff University
Two Central Square
Cardiff, Wales, UK CF10 1FS
tel: (0)2920 876172; email:(cartercl /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)
website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec
Co-editor, Feminist Media Studies
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/rfms
ESRC Wales DTP Pathway Convenor, Journalism and Democracy
http://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
 Ysgol Newyddiaduraeth, y Cyfryngau a Diwylliant
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Dau Sgwâr Canolog
Sgwâr Canolog
CAERDYDD
CF10 1FS
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 208 76172; E-bost: (cartercl /at/ cardiff.ac.uk)
www.caerdydd.ac.uk/jomec                   Latest book: Cynthia Carter, 
Linda Steiner and Stuart Allan (eds) (2019) Journalism, Gender and 
Power, London: Routledge.


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