The Crick Centre is an externally facing research centre that operates on the basis of a commitment to ‘talk to multiple audiences in multiple ways’ and all applicants should therefore emphasize both the academic and non-academic relevance of their proposed project.
The proposal should be succinct with a focus on the specific intellectual question at the core of the project and why this question matters. No more than three sides of A4 in length, the proposal should also outline suggested theories, methods and scope. We appreciate that many ideas will be embryonic and that applicants will need future supervisory assistance in sculpting their ideas into a suitable and coherent Ph.D. Therefore please be aware that the primary aim of the proposal is to allow applicants to demonstrate that (1) they have the germ of a really interesting project (2) a creative and ambitious approach to scholarship.
The studentship is tenable for three years from October 2015 and will be based at the University of Sheffield Department of Politics, under the supervision of Dr Kate Dommett. The studentship covers the cost of home/EU rate tuition fees together with a tax free maintenance grant (£13,863pa in 2014/15) and a Research Training Support Grant (£750pa).
Informal inquires can be made to either Dr Kate Dommett () or Professor Matthew Flinders ().
Applications for the studentship should be made via jobs.ac.uk. Applicants should indicate on the application that they wish to be considered for the Crick Centre studentship. The closing date for applications is 20th February 2015.
