Applications are invited for a full-time funded PhD research studentship within the Department of Geography, Environment and Disaster Management within the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society at Coventry University. The studentship is to look at challenges and policy implications of ‘hosting' refugee families in rural communities on the south bank of the Republic of The Gambia.
The studentship will commence in September 2008 and last for a three year period at the end of which it is expected that the PhD will have been completed. The studentship provides a maintenance grant of £12,500 per annum plus fees (at the home/EU rate) for three years. As part of the studentship you will be expected to undertake some teaching duties and support activities and to contribute to research activities within the Faculty.
Applicants will be expected to have a good Masters degree (average marks of 60% +) in a relevant subject from a recognised academic institution. An IELTS score of 7 or above is required for those who do not have English as a first language.
To request further information and full details of the application process please contact Ingrid MacDonald or Alison Jones Tel: 0044 2476 887403, E-mail: a.jones@coventry.ac.uk or i.macdonald@coventry.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications is 25th April 2008
