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Escrito por Gaëtan Juillard   
Miércoles, 05 de Octubre de 2011 11:50

The University of Western Sydney's newly-formed Institute for Culture and Society (which incorporates the Centre for Cultural Research) invites applications for PhD scholarships.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

The Institute for Culture and Society encourages theoretically-directed empirical research on the transformations in culture and society in the global era. The Institute is home to a number of internationally renowned scholars, contributing to the University of Western Sydney receiving the highest ranking for research quality - well above world standard - in Cultural Studies (as part of the Excellence in Research for Australia 2010).

Headed by Director, Distinguished Professor Ien Ang, and Research Director, Professor Tony Bennett, the Institute for Culture and  Society is especially interested in projects in the following areas:

  • Cities and Urban Cultures
  • Intercultural Dialogue and Transnational Culture
  • Institutions, Governance and Citizenship
  • Cultural Economy and Globalisation
  • Heritage, Environment and Society
  • Digital Research and Cultural Transformation
  • Australian Cultural Fields
  • Culture and Education

Candidates with backgrounds in cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, human geography, cultural history, media and communication studies, Asian studies and other disciplines are encouraged to apply. International applications are welcome, although fees may apply.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

  • Good Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1), or equivalent qualifications and/or experience
  • Research or professional experience in a relevant field of the  humanities and social sciences.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDE?

  • Tax-free stipend of $32,860 per annum and a funded place in the doctoral degree for domestic candidates. International applicants may have to pay fees.

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • To discuss a potential project please contact Dr Megan Watkins at Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spam bots. Necesita activar JavaScript para visualizarla or Professor Deborah Stevenson at Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spam bots. Necesita activar JavaScript para visualizarla
  • Contact the Research Training, Policy and Programs Officer, Mrs Sandra Lawrence to discuss enrolment and scholarships: Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spam bots. Necesita activar JavaScript para visualizarla
  • Find out more about the research being undertaken in the CCR and ICS at http://www.uws.edu.au/centre_for_cultural_research/ccr

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 21 October 2011

 

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