Does corruption in sport corrode social capital?

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Project Detail:
From individual club corruption (e.g. match-fixing scandals in Greece, Italy, Turkey, etc), to federation-wide corruption (e.g. scandals in the IOC and FIFA), the integrity of sport in general is often brought into question (Manoli et al., 2016). Current policy presents sport as a ‘social good’, emphasising the enhancements that can follow from engagement with sport. What is not at all considered are the logically plausible adverse effects that could follow when sport is shown to be corrupt and lack integrity. If sport is considered to be an instrument for building social capital and teaching morality, then what are the effects of corruption in sport? In other words, does corruption in sport corrode social capital? The aim of this PhD study is to explore this question.

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Entry requirements:
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in either a sport, general, or specific field of Business and Management. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage:
• Evidence of strong research methods skills.
• Working experience in a commercial and/or sport environment.
Candidates should be self-motivated, have good communication skills, and have the considerable determination needed to complete a PhD.

Funding information:
The studentship is for three years and provides a tax free stipend of £14,553 per annum for the duration of the studentship plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. International (non EU) students may apply however the total value of the studentship will be used towards the cost of the International tuition fee in the first instance.

Application details:
Reference number: SSEHS/EM/PD
Start date: 1 October 2017
Closing date: 30 June2017
Interview date: 19 July 2017

Supervisors:
Primary supervisor: Dr. Argyro Elisavet Manoli
Secondary supervisor: Prof. Paul Downward

Contact details:
Name: Dr. Argyro Elisavet Manoli
Email address: [Email Address Removed]
Telephone number: +44 (0)1509 228453

How to apply:
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Please quote reference number: SSEHS/EM/PD