Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, supported by the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Wales (Wales DTP), invites applications for PhD study. These particular studentships, known as ‘collaborative studentships’, involve liaison with a non-academic organisation, often at many key stages of the research programme. They will commence in October 2020.
External Collaborator: Welsh Government, Education Workforce Council, Race Council Cymru
External Collaborators Website:
http://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/
https://racecouncilcymru.org.uk/
In addition to being a highly feminised profession, the teaching workforce in Wales suffers a serious under-representation of racial minorities. While this is a concern in itself, it also has ramifications for educational attainment: White teachers tend to have lower expectation of minority students (e.g. Van den Bergh et al 2020), while teachers from more diverse backgrounds have a positive impact on minority students’ self-esteem and performance (Nieto 1999). However, evidence of the link between role models and the underachievement of certain groups such as Black, Asian, Muslim pupils and working class boys remains inconclusive (Maylor 2007, Strand 2014). Using an intersectional framework and a mixed-methods approach, this project aims to investigate the mechanisms behind under-representation of racial minorities, recruitment and retention issues, and to explore minority groups’ careers aspirations, understanding of self and other via an intercultural lens, in a bid to identify strategies for improvement. The project will draw on the wealth of statistical data from external partners and their expert input in translating research findings to impactful and actionable policy initiatives.
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 and 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 provides funding for the 3 years PhD research study only (or part-time equivalent).
ASSESSMENT
Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview, which are 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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