It is forecasted that between 2010 and 2060 Ireland will have the largest overall population growth in Europe (Eurostat, 2011). By 2031, the South East region will have Ireland’s highest older dependency ratio (CSO, 2013). This demographic shift could lead to significant growth in older learners in the southeast region. Awareness and inclusion of these learners over time will be important, ensuring that the emerging Technological University (T.U.) is adapting to needs. Working towards becoming an age-friendly multi-campus university will ensure an inclusive environment.
Using Co-design methodologies this research will begin to understand the future needs of older people concerning the TU. It will seek to understand older person’s experiences to create a positive environment for all age groups. The information and insight collected within this research will be used in the future development of the campus, University strategy, programmes, and the potential membership of the International Age-Friendly University network.
REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Applicants must hold a First Class honours degree or, at a minimum, a good 2.1 honours degree in a cognate discipline to the proposed research project;
- Applicants must demonstrate strong experience and skills in either quantitative or qualitative research (depending on the discipline);
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in and knowledge of the broad research area of the PhD topic;
- Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to co-produced research;
- Clear organizational and communication skills;
- A high level of technical academic writing skills;
- Applicants who are currently registered at another Higher Education Institution cannot be offered a scholarship until they provide evidence that they have completed their studies at the other Institution.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
- Previous research experience in the area will be an advantage;
- Evidence of Publication and/or Dissemination activity will be an advantage;
- Experience in preparing funding applications (internal, IRC, SFI, HRB}, as the successful candidate, is required to apply in at least one funding cycle to the Irish Research Council under an appropriate programme (e.g. Government of Ireland Postgraduate Programme);
- Experience in research or professional work within the research discipline area.
Supervisors: Dr PJ White, Dr Brian Casey, Dr Jacinta Byrne-Doran
For any informal queries relating to the project, please contact Dr PJ White on [Email Address Removed]
For other general queries relating to the scholarship, please contact Dr Brian Jackson, Head of Postgraduate Studies on [Email Address Removed]
Please note that individual projects may have additional desirable criteria requirements, therefore all candidates are strongly advised to have an initial pre-application discussion (by e-mail or via Teams/Zoom) with members of the supervisory team who will advise of additional requirements for specific projects. Candidates who progress to the second round of the application process will be advised of specific project and interview requirements at that stage.
Benefits
- Scholarship: €16,000 p.a.
- Tuition Fees
- Research Expenses: €2,000 p.a.
- Duration: Full Time, 48 months PhD
- Funding: South East Regional Development Fund Scholarship (SERD)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants whose first language is not English, MUST submit evidence of competency in English (a minimum of IELTS 6.0) See https://www.itcarlow.ie/international/non-eu-students/admissions/English-language-requirements.htm
In line with international best practice, scholarship recipients will be required to undertake two hours of academic development activities per week during academic terms.
How to Apply
E-mail completed application to [Email Address Removed] with the Project Title and Reference number in the Subject field.
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