Bangor University

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Bilingualism: Language Development in Welsh-English Bilingual Children with Down Syndrome and Autism (supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales - Wales DTP)

Down syndrome is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder, and a substantial proportion of children with DS also meet the clinical criteria for autism. A number of these children receive exposure to two languages, but there is little research on language abilities in these populations. Focussing on Welsh-English bilinguals, the project aims to fill this gap, by testing language in children with dual diagnosis in comparison with children with single diagnosis (Down syndrome only/ autism only).

Focussing on Welsh-English bilinguals, the questions we seek to address include:

1. What are the language abilities in this population?
2. How does development of the two languages in bilinguals with dual diagnosis of DS/autism compare to development in monolinguals with this dual diagnosis, and in individuals with single diagnosis?

Fully funded 3 (or 4 year 1+3) PhD studentship available.
Start: October 2021
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 03 February 2021 (12pm GMT)

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Fully Funded PhD Studentships (Competition funded): Doctoral studentship award available in the area Bilingualism supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP)

Applicants should approach a potential supervisor to discuss their draft application before submitting their application.

Fully funded 3 (or 4 year 1+3) PhD studentships available.
Start: October 2021
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 03 February 2021 (12pm GMT)

Both the University and the ESRC Wales DTP value diversity and equality at all levels and we encourage applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. Applications from Black, Asian, minority ethnicity, and mixedrace candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed.