The Hate and Hostility Research Group at the University of Limerick is pleased to offer PhD Scholarships in Hate Studies for September 2017 start. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
The Hate and Hostility Research Group is an academic research group in Ireland dedicated to the field of hate studies and hostility towards difference. Its directors, Dr Amanda Haynes (Dept of Sociology) and Jennifer Schweppe (School of Law) are the leading experts in the field of hate crime in Ireland, and the work of the Group has been funded by the European Union, the Irish Research Council and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.
As a leading Irish Business School in a public university system, KBS is committed to excellence in teaching, and to fostering knowledge and understanding of business and society within a diverse, research active and socially engaged environment.
Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
Available Subject: Proposals can come from any discipline, though the expertise of the Group lies in the areas of sociology and law. While the Group is interested in all aspects of hate crime and hate studies, we are particularly interested in hearing from potential PhD students who are interested in researching one of the following:
The Hate and Hostility Research Group is an academic research group in Ireland dedicated to the field of hate studies and hostility towards difference. Its directors, Dr Amanda Haynes (Dept of Sociology) and Jennifer Schweppe (School of Law) are the leading experts in the field of hate crime in Ireland, and the work of the Group has been funded by the European Union, the Irish Research Council and the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.
As a leading Irish Business School in a public university system, KBS is committed to excellence in teaching, and to fostering knowledge and understanding of business and society within a diverse, research active and socially engaged environment.
Degree Level: Scholarships are available to pursue PhD programme.
Available Subject: Proposals can come from any discipline, though the expertise of the Group lies in the areas of sociology and law. While the Group is interested in all aspects of hate crime and hate studies, we are particularly interested in hearing from potential PhD students who are interested in researching one of the following:
- Access to Justice for Minoritised Communities
- Hate Crime in Minoritised Communities
- Frontline Responses to Victims of Hate
- Third Party Monitoring of Hate Crime
- Educative Interventions for Hate Crime
- Legal Frameworks for Addressing Hate Crime
- Scholarship Benefits: The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Limerick, Ireland, is offering a number of Fee Waivers and Scholarships to PhD candidates on a competitive basis.
Numbers of Scholarships: Not known
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Applicants for a Master’s programme must normally have a first or second class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary.
Eligible Nationalities: Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
Application Procedure: Proposals can come from any discipline, though the expertise of the Group lies in the areas of sociology and law. Prospective applicants should submit a two page research proposal to hhrg-at-ul.ie by 31st May 2017. All applications should be accompanied by a CV and transcript.If you have any queries regarding the scholarships, please contact Jennifer Schweppe at jennifer.schweppe-at-ul.ie.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- A signedapplication form.
- A research proposal (click to view guidelines for your proposal).
- Original transcripts of all third level degrees (except University of Limerick transcripts).
- Two signed references must be included (at least one must be an academic reference).
- Where relevant, information on financial aid/scholarship must be included.
- English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
- English language competency certificate
Application Form
Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is May 31, 2017.
Scholarship Link
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