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  PhD GTA Funded Studentship in “Protection and Assistance of Vulnerable Populations at Points of Transition.”


   College of Health & Science

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  Dr L Easthope  No more applications being accepted  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

About the Project

The successful candidate will investigate the normative framework applicable to ‘people on the move’ and vulnerable populations at points of transition. The research will consider people who are forced to flee their homes when conflicts become intolerable, unsafe and people are unable to survive under the circumstances. Applicants with an interest in international humanitarian law, humanitarian protection and assistance, and refugee law are encouraged to apply.

Start date 1st October 2017
Duration: 36 months
Reference: COSS2017-3
www.lincoln.ac.uk/studentships

Contact
Dr Lucy Easthope
[Email Address Removed]

Entry requirements
Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant area. Applicants with a relevant Masters are particularly welcome. Applicants with an interest in international humanitarian law, humanitarian protection and assistance, and refugee law are encouraged to apply. Applicants should possess excellent report writing and English language communication skills and an ability to work to deadlines.

Suitably qualified candidates worldwide may apply, although International students must self-fund the difference between the International and UK/EU fee rate.

How to apply
An application of a 1-page CV, and 1-page covering letter including a brief insight into the research topic area, should be e-mailed to Maureen Young [Email Address Removed].

Closing Date: Sunday 31st January 2017
Interviews: w/b 20 February 2017

Funding Notes

Open to UK, EU and Overseas Students
Tuition Fees (capped at UK/EU fee level) covered though the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), which requires the student to conduct up to 6 hours of teaching or related work per week
Stipend/Living allowance: £14,529 per annum