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Prof M Jones Applications accepted all year round Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Cardiff United Kingdom Disability Studies Econometrics Financial Economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics Economics Sociology Socio Economics

About the Project

This PhD scholarship in Economics is funded through the new ESRC Research Grant Civil Society – Civic Stratification and Civil Repair awarded to the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) Research Centre at Cardiff University. It will contribute to a collaborative project between Cardiff and Swansea University on Identity and Civic Divides in the UK (lead by Professors Jones (Cardiff) and O’Leary (Swansea)) by undertaking the econometric analysis of nationally representative secondary data to examine the relationship between disability and political participation. This studentship commences in October 2021.

Applications are invited from exceptional candidates with a first class or strong upper second class honours degree, or appropriate Master’s degree. Both the University and the ESRC 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. 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.

We welcome applications for full time study , and studentships are available as either 2+2 (one year MSc in Economics, 1 year MRes in Economics and 2 years Doctoral study), or 1+2 (one year MRes in Economics and 2 years Doctoral study).

Please visit here for further information about the PhD Programme at Cardiff Business School.

Applications welcomed by 31 May 2021 (1200 hours).

Applicants should take careful consideration of the working title and description of the project, and may wish to contact the named member of staff for a discussion prior to applying.

· The Lead supervisor on this project is, Professor Melanie Jones, [Email Address Removed]

Project Details:

Despite extensive evidence of the economic and social disadvantage experienced by disabled people in the UK the relationship between disability and political participation has been neglected. This is despite evidence (see, for example, Schur and Adya, 2013) highlighting a substantial ‘disability voting gap’ (the difference in political participation between disabled and non-disabled people) in the US. This PhD aims to provide new evidence for the UK and, by integrating the broader literature identifying the causal relationship between disability and social and economic outcomes using longitudinal data (Charles, 2003; Mok et al., 2008; Jones et al. 2018) to political engagement, aims to make an important international contribution in understanding how the disability gap in political engagement develops with disability onset. The topic is highly policy relevant and aligns with government policy which aims to empower disabled individuals and remove barriers to participation.

This project will involve applying advanced quantitative methods, specifically undertaking econometric analysis of existing micro-data, namely Understanding Society, which provides complementary information on disability, political participation and engagement, and a range of personal and household characteristics for a nationally representative sample in the UK. The analysis will apply established econometric methodologies to longitudinal data (e.g. event studies or propensity score matching) to explore the impact of disability onset.

The successful applicant will be based in Cardiff Business School, and undertake the PhD in Economics, but will benefit from the opportunities available as part of the wider WISERD research network. The student thus has a unique opportunity to work as part of an existing research group and benefit from the developmental opportunities available as part of the interdisciplinary research centre. There will be substantial opportunities for external engagement since the findings will be highly relevant to non-academic organisations, including policymakers and third sector organisations.

This program is available in English only. To request information in Welsh, please contact the Postgraduate Recruitment Team ([Email Address Removed]).

Funding Notes

Cardiff University Business School, supported by the ESRC Research Grant Civil Society – Civic Stratification and Civil Repair awarded to the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) invites applicants for a fully funded studentship.
This studentship will cover the full Home tuition fee and a living grant. Students not eligible for home fee status should speak to the lead supervisor about applying to this project.
Please read the project details for further information about eligibility and how to apply.

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WHAT THE STUDENTSHIP WILL COVER
This studentship commences in October 2021 and will cover home tuition fees as well as a maintenance grant (currently £15,285 p.a. for 2020/21 for full-time students, updated each year); and includes access to an additional Research Training Support Grant (RTSG), though an element of this latter fund may be ‘pooled’ and require separate applications from 2021 onwards. The studentship cannot be deferred.
ELIGIBILITY
Students applying to pursue a specialist PhD in Economics must have a first class or strong upper second-class honours degree, and a masters’ degree in Economics (or equivalent) with an average mark of at least 65%. Applications can also be considered from holders of a first-class undergraduate degree in Economics or similar subject with significant economic content.
2+2 OR 1+2?
A 2+2 studentship provides funding for four years (or part-time equivalent), completing a Masters in Economics in the 1st year, followed by 1 year MRes in Economics, then 2 years of doctoral research.
Please see the Cardiff Business School website for further detail on the programme structure and admission criteria: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business-school/courses/postgraduate-research
ASSESSMENT
The closing deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on 31st May.
HOW TO APPLY
A completed application online form for admission to doctoral study in Cardiff Business School. Incomplete applications or applications received after this specified time will not be accepted.
The application must contain the following documents:
1. Covering letter: Please address to the main supervisor, Professor Melanie Jones. The covering letter must name the project being applied for. It must set out your reasons and motivation for applying to study at Cardiff University and this project in particular; your understanding, and expectations of doctoral study; and your academic interests generally, and particularly how these relate to the description of the project supplied. The covering letter should be no more than two pages. Please also specify whether you wish to apply on a 2+2 or 1+2 basis.
2. Academic / Professional Qualifications: Where appropriate, this should also include proof of English Language Competency (7.0 IELTS minimum).
3. References: All applications require two academic references to be submitted in support. Candidates must approach referees themselves and include the references with their application.
4. Curriculum Vitae: This should be no longer than two pages.
5. Research Proposal: The proposal should build directly on the outline description that has been supplied. The proposal should be up to a maximum of 1000 words, not including bibliographic references. We suggest that you use the following five headings in your research proposal:
• Your reflections on the title, aims and purpose of the research;
• An overview of some key research literature relevant to the study;
• Your proposals for developing the design and methods of the study;
• A description of potential outcomes of the project for understanding, knowledge, policy and practice (as appropriate to the topic);
• Bibliographic references

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