2015 PhD Jameel Scholarships Deadline: 30th January 2015 Applications are invited for FOUR PhD (full-time) scholarships starting in the academic year 2015/16. Eligibility criteria for the PhD scholarships: a) Person specification Those applying for a PhD scholarship should have, or be studying for, a Master’s degree or similar postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, Social Sciences, Philosophy or History) from a UK university. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with only a BA degree will be considered. Full awards are open only to UK and EU nationals who satisfy UK residency requirements Evidence of a clear ambition to develop a career in the area of Islam and Muslims in Britain Familiarity with, and/or proven competence in, the use of qualitative research methods and associated data analysis techniques at postgraduate level Demonstrable record of interest in, and/or enthusiasm for, working with British Muslims Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to attend all Islam-UK Centre activities and events (e.g. weekly Spring Semester Public Lecture Series) and to undertake some voluntary work with local Muslim communities in South Wales b) Research proposals must demonstrate very high academic standards and at least one of the following: Potential social policy significance Potential creation of an evidence-base that might inform changes and developments within or for British Muslim communities Potential to promote better understanding of Islam and Muslim communities in Britain and in wider society Scope for capacity-building amongst those who work with, or for, Muslims in Britain c) Themes and topics: Education. This is interpreted widely to include all aspects of educational provision and development. Proposals which focus on enhancing the quality of supplementary schooling for Muslim children in Britain are particularly welcome. Religious leadership. Subject areas of professional religious formation and continuing professional education and development, the delivery of pastoral care and community development, involvement in inter-faith relations, and processes of legal decision-making in Britain are particularly welcome. Innovative method and theory. Applications are welcome from those who are interested in exploring theoretical and methodological issues related to the study of Muslim communities in Britain. British Muslim arts and heritage. This is an area that has so-far received very little academic attention, and yet has potential significance for better understanding of the developing identity of British Muslims, social cohesion and the promotion of shared values, and the contribution of British Muslims to wider society. Inter-generational and family relations. British Muslims communities are demographically ‘young’, and this poses particular questions and challenges. Whilst applications are welcomed on a range of topics, proposals that consider issues such as the support of Muslim ex-offenders, the enhancement of civic engagement by youth, and the issues arising from the growing Muslim elderly population (in a context of increasing extended family breakdown) will be particularly welcome. Open-theme. Applicants are welcome to submit proposals on other topics besides those outlined above, but these must demonstrate exceptional academic merit and potential, and must be consonant with the existing expertise and interests of staff in the Department of Religious and Theological Studies. Each PhD scholarship will comprise: Full-time Cardiff University PhD fees for 3 years, starting in the academic year 2015-16 Stipend of approx. £16000 per year How to apply for a PhD scholarship Deadline: 30th January 2015 All PhD scholarship candidates are required to complete the following: 1. Cardiff University Postgraduate online application form for PhD study. This can only be completed by using the Cardiff University Student Information and Management System (SIMS) where applicants will need to register as a ‘New User’. Applications must be submitted by 30th January 2015. 2. A PhD Jameel Scholarship Application Form, all sections of which must be completed in full. PhD Jameel Scholarships Application Forms are available to download on the right-hand side of this page. Completed forms must be submitted as an email attachment with the heading ‘PhD Jameel Scholarships’ to [email protected] 30th January 2015. 3. Two references, of which AT LEAST one, must be from a University from which the applicant has graduated. References should be completed on a PhD Referee Report Form which should be sent as an email attachment to [email protected] by 30thJanuary 2015. The PhD Referee Report Form is available to download on the right-hand side of this page. Applicants should follow instructions given on the PhD Referee Report Form. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that references are received by 30th January 2015. Failure to do so will compromise the application. 4. A complete transcript of all academic marks achieved to date to be sent as an email attachment to [email protected] by30th January 2015. Failure to do so will compromise the application. Checklist for PhD candidates 1. Submit Cardiff University online postgraduate application via SIMS for the PhD in Religious Studies by 30th January 2015 2. Submit a PhD Jameel Scholarships Application Form as an email attachment to [email protected] by 30th January 2015 3. Request each referee (2) to submit a PhD Referee Report Form as an email attachment to [email protected] by 30thJanuary 2015 4. Submit a complete transcript of all marks achieved to date as an email attachment to [email protected] by 30th January 2015 Interviews for short-listed candidates are likely to be held in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, John Percival Building, Colum Drive, Cardiff, CF10 3EU in the week beginning 23rd March 2015
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