School School of English, Communication and Philosophy

The Centre for Language and Communication Research (CLCR) at Cardiff University, School of English, Communication and Philosophy, and the Language Research Centre (LCR) at Swansea University, School of Culture and Communication, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites applications for PhD study, with the possibility of being awarded a fully-funded ESRC DTP Studentship, available to start in October 2022. We expect to make doctoral studentship awards in the area of Linguistics. Information on the ESRC Wales DTP linguistics pathway can be found here:

https://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/linguistics/

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates with a first class or strong upper second class honours degree, or appropriate Master’s degree. The University values diversity and equality at all levels and encourages 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. In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed race British candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed. 

Available as full and part-time: ‘1+3’ (MA followed by 3-year PhD, or the part-time equivalent), or ‘+3’ (3-year PhD or its part-time equivalent), depending on the applicant’s needs.

For initial enquiries contact  Dr Sara Pons-Sanz (Pons-SanzS@cardiff.ac.uk) (Cardiff) or Professor Nuria Lorenzo-Dus (n.lorenzo-dus@swansea.ac.uk) (Swansea). Follow the links to find the research interests of academic staff at Cardiff: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/explore/research-units/centre-for-language-and-communication-research and at Swansea: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/english/ ; https://www.swansea.ac.uk/arts-and-humanities/arts-and-humanities-research/arts-and-humanities-research-centres-and-groups/language-research-centre-(lrc)/

ELIGIBILITY

Awards are highly competitive. Candidates should hold a 1^st or strong upper 2^nd class degree; applications from those also holding a relevant research training Master’s degree (or an equivalent background in research training) will be considered for a +3 award. Wales DTP studentships are available to home and international (including EU and EEA) students. All applicants will be eligible for a full award consisting of a maintenance stipend and payment of tuition fees at the UK research organisation rate. Applicants must satisfy studentship eligibility requirements. For further details see the UKRI web site.

ASSESSMENT

The closing deadline for applications is 12.00 noon GMT on Friday 4th February 2022. Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, expected to take place in late February/early March 2022. After interview, a shortlist of applicants will be put forward to a Panel convened by the ESRC Wales DTP Management Group where final decisions with regard to awards will be made. Successful applicants should be notified early April 2022.

HOW TO APPLY

A completed application form for admission to doctoral study should be submitted to Cardiff University or to Swansea University by the deadline. Incomplete Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applicants to Cardiff University need to apply via the direct application service at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying/how-to-apply. Applicants should indicate ‘ESRC general’ in the funding section of the PhD application form.

Applicants to Swansea University should submit their applications via the University’s electronic APPLY system. Further details can be found in the institutional advertisement, available via the following link: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/. 

The completed application must contain:

1. Covering letter (2 pages max): Please address to Dr Pons-Sanz (Cardiff University) or Professor Lorenzo-Dus (Swansea University). Please set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at Cardiff University or Swansea University, and the Linguistics pathway; your understanding, and expectations of doctoral study; and your academic interests generally and relating to your proposed research. Please identify whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.

2. Academic / Professional Qualifications: Where appropriate, this should also include proof of English Language Competency (7.0 IELTS minimum for 1+3 award or 7.5 IELTS minimum with for +3)

3. References: Two academic references. Candidates should approach referees and include references with their application.

4. Curriculum Vitae (2 pages max):

5. Research Proposal (max 1000 words not including bibliographic references) to include

·      Research title, aims and purpose;

·      Brief overview of academic literature relevant to your field;

·      Proposed design/methods;

·      Academic contributions of your research.

·      Bibliographic References

Mae'r rhaglen hon ar gael drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg yn unig. I wneud cais am wybodaeth yn Gymraeg, cysylltwch â'r encap-pg@cardiff.ac.uk.