19 Jul, 2010
[UK] University of Central Lancashire MPhil/PhD Studentship in Global Ethics
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Applications are invited for a full-time studentship available in the Centre for Professional Ethics. The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress]. The studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates plus a stipend (currently £13,590 for 2010/11) per annum. International applicants may apply but will be required to pay the difference between UK/EU and international fees. The successful applicant will start on 1 October 2010.
Reference No RS/10/02
Project Description:
The Centre for Professional Ethics is pleased to announce the availability of a full-time MPhil/PhD Studentship in Global Ethics for the October 2010 intake. The Centre is an internationally known research institution formed in 1993 (www.uclan.ac.uk/cpe). We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong interest in applied ethics, and in particular in global issues. The following are examples for eligible fields of research:
- Human Rights and Health
- Ethical Issues of Emerging Technologies in Developing Countries
- Benefit Sharing
- International Research Ethics
- Global Science & Technology Policy
- Science & Technology Policy in Developing Countries
- Global Ethical Governance
Applicants should have, or expect to receive, a second class (upper division) honours degree or above and a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related discipline.
Informal project related enquiries may be directed to Prof. Doris Schroeder (dschroeder@uclan.ac.uk) for any other inquiries.
Requests for an application pack (quoting the reference number RS1002) should be directed to the Graduate Research Office. Tel: 01772 895082 or email: researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk
The closing date for applications to the Graduate Research Office: 6 August 2010
Proposed Interview Date: 23 August 2010
Web Link
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/research/research_degrees/studentships.php#PhD_Studentships_available_in_The_School_of_Education_and_Social_Sciences
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