After the establishment of a mini centre for doctoral training in sport and citizenship at Loughborough University, applications are invited for a PhD studentship funded by the university’s graduate school. Start date: 1 October 2015. Application deadline: 27 February 2015
About the mini centre for doctoral training
The Sport and Citizenship mini centre for doctoral training (mini-CDT) is a joint initiative of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences. This mini-CDT seeks to research the diverse ways in which active citizenship is pursued by different individuals and social groups in and through sport.
About the PhD studentship
This PhD is situated within the broad area of sport for development. The project will investigate how sport is used in developing societies to promote wider social benefits associated with active citizenship. The specific focus of the research is open to discussion between the supervisors and applicants. Possible research topics include but are not limited to the study of sport’s contribution towards achieving better educational outcomes, stronger social cohesion, improved health practices or the empowerment of women.
The project may also involve a comparative dimension, exploring the contribution of sport and non-sporting activities for achieving beneficial social outcomes. It is anticipated that the project will involve significant data-collection in at least one developing society on a case-study basis. The research will benefit substantially from close links with the British Council as the non-academic project partner, particularly in terms of offering research access to on-going work by the British Council in specific international locations.
The PhD supervisors will be Professor Richard Giulianotti and Dr James Esson, and the PhD student will be based in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
The studentship is for three years and is intended to start on 1 October 2015. The studentship provides a tax-free stipend of £13,863 per annum, plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate for the duration of the studentship. International (non-EU) students may apply for this studentship, but will need to find the difference in fees between those for a UK/EU and international student themselves. For more information on fees, please visit the website of Loughborough University.
Eligibility
Applicants will normally need to hold, or expect to obtain, at least an upper 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in sport studies or a relevant social science discipline. A relevant masters degree will be advantageous.
How to apply
Please complete the online application here.
Additional information
For informal enquiries about the project, please contact Professor Giulianotti or Dr Esson. Interviews will take place in March 2015.
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