Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites applications for PhD study. These ‘collaborative studentships’, involve liaison with a non-academic organisation, often at many key stages of the research programme. They commence in October 2020.
External Collaborator: Welsh Government https://llyw.cymru/
While previous research has explored practitioners’ perspectives of language immersion provision for learners whose first exposure to the Welsh language occurs at a stage during/after Year 1 (Burrowes et al. 2011), the teaching methodologies used and how this provision affects students’ Welsh language competencies (Estyn 2018); this research fills the void by exploring the impact Welsh language immersion units have on learners’ attitudes towards Welsh and use of Welsh as well as parents’ attitudes towards these units. It is anticipated that the researcher of this project will collect data at the start and at the end of learners’ time in immersion units, given that children spend up to a term in these units. Questionnaires could be distributed to learners in immersion units across Wales and their parents. The project could also focus on particular immersion units (approximately 3-4 immersion units). Units chosen could differ in relation to the delivery and duration of the provision and vary in terms of the numbers of Welsh speakers and use of Welsh in the area. Case studies could involve complementary, participatory methods, including interviews with students and parents and observations of the learning activities undertaken in the unit. Fluency in Welsh Language is essential
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 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. 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 both full and part-time study, and studentships are available as either ‘1+3’ (i.e. one full time year of research training Masters followed by three years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or ‘+3’ (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.
Applications welcomed by 3 February 2021 (1200 hours).
Applicants should take careful consideration of the working title and description of the project. They may wish to contact the named member of staff for a discussion prior to applying.
ELIGIBILITY
ESRC studentships are highly competitive, candidates should have an excellent academic background in the social sciences, holding a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those also holding a relevant research training Masters degree (or an equivalent background in research training) will be considered for a +3 award. Wales DTP studentships are available to both 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. Successful international student applicants will receive a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees difference between the UK and international rate. http://walesdtp.ac.uk/studentships/
1+3 OR +3?
Awards are available on a 1+3 or +3 basis. 1+3 studentships provides funding for four years (or part-time equivalent), completing a research training Masters in the 1st year, followed by 3 years research funding for a PhD. +3 studentships provide funding for the 3 years PhD research study only (or part-time equivalent).
ASSESSMENT
Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, expected to take place between 22 February - 26 February 2021. After interview, a final short-list of applicants will be put forward to a Panel convened by the ESRC Wales DTP Management Group at which final decisions with regard to studentship awards will be made. Applicants can expect to hear by early April 2021.
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