Dr James Hanrahan
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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
About the Project
ITSligo CUA Bursary 2020
Applications are invited for an ITSligo CUA Bursary 2020
PROJECT TITLE: Sustainable Island Tourism Destination Management: Utilising the European tourism indicator system
FUNDING SOURCE: CUA Bursary 2020 with a maintenance grant of €13,000 p.a. and up to €4,000 p.a. for expenses as approved. Tuition fees (currently €819 p.a.) will be paid by the Institute for all holders of student bursaries. Students are required to pay their registration fee. The registration fee for 2018-2019 is €3,000 p.a.
DURATION: Funding will be initially for a maximum of 2 years full time Master’s registration. This research has potential to transition into a PhD up to a maximum of 4 years.
Description: Sustainable Island Tourism Destination Management: Utilising the European tourism indicator system.The principle aims of this study are to:
• Collect baseline data on the ETIS indictors for sustainable destination management.
• To use this data to support destinations in monitoring the impact of tourism on the islands
• Use this data to support destinations in monitoring the impact of climate change on tourism
• Generate tourism destination mitigation strategies for the growth of sustainable tourism
Profile Requirements
Motivated candidates with strong interests in climate change and sustainable destination management. Candidates must have an Honours Degree in relevant Tourism discipline (essential). Candidates with substantial expertise in tourism research will be considered favourably. ITSligo welcomes applications from eligible International candidates.
Expected Starting Date: October 2019.
To Apply
Please send by email to Dr. James Hanrahan, ([Email Address Removed]) cc Veronica Cawley [Email Address Removed]
1) A detailed cover letter
2) A full curriculum vitae
3) Academic transcripts for each year of study
4) Contact details of two academic referees
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit the original certificate of completion of an English test.
Please insert the subject line ‘ITSligo CUA Bursary 2020’ with your electronic correspondence.
Closing Date for Applications: 17:00 local time, 21st of September 2019.
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