[Ireland] PhD Fellowships: Gender, Globalisation, Human Rights at National University of Ireland
As part of a commitment to develop feminist research on global issues and human rights, the Global Women’s Studies Programme at NUIG is pleased to announce two three-year doctoral research fellowships (2008-2011).
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who wish to pursue doctoral research on gender topics addressing one or more of the following themes:
- Challenging fundamentalisms
- Globalisation and health crises
- Rights-based development
- Human rights in conflict/post-conflict contexts
- Violence against women, intersectionality, identity
The value of each scholarship is Euro 16,500 per annum for three years.
In addition to pursuing their own research, scholarship holders will undertake a small amount of teaching and other tasks related to the research activities of the Global Women’s Studies Programme.
Please note that scholarship applicants must meet the criteria for admission to doctoral study in Women’s Studies at NUIG. In addition to the minimum NUIG requirements for admission to doctoral study, it is preferable that applicants hold a Masters degree in a relevant subject or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional preparation to pursue doctoral level research.
For further information on how to apply, please visit:
http://www.nuigalway.ie/womens_studies/doctoral_research_scholarships.html
For substantive inquiries and further information about pursuing doctoral research with the Global Women’s Studies Programme, please
contact:
Dr. Niamh Reilly
Global Women’s Studies Programme
School of Political Science and Sociology Aras Moyola, Room 326 NUI, Galway - niamh.reilly AT nuigalway.ie
Crossposted from H-Net Human Rights Discussion List, http://www.h-net.org/~hrights/
