Leverhulme
Trust Doctoral Scholarship in Open World Learning
Keynes
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Learning in the 21st
century is undergoing subtle and radical transformation as a result of the
impact of digital, networked technologies. Open learning gives unprecedented
access to information and education and provides support to learners across the
globe. However, it is not the technologies themselves that represent the
biggest change, but the opportunities for openness that flow from their
thoughtful application, in the form of availability of and access to formal and
informal learning. Without research, these changes in learning may exclude the
very people who most stand to benefit from them.
In 2016, the Open
University is offering three-year, full-time Doctoral Scholarships in Open
World Learning fully funded by the Leverhulme Trust. Candidates should have, or
expect to gain, a 2.1 or above in an undergraduate degree or a Masters degree
in education, language studies, psychology, computer science or another
appropriate discipline.
Funding is available
for UK, EU and International students. Full funding for the Leverhulme Trust
Doctoral Scholarship includes fees and a living allowance for three years,
depending on satisfactory progress. The living allowance is currently £14057 in
2015/16.
To apply, write a
short research proposal linked to one topic from the list (see below) and
explain how your proposal fits the overall theme of Open World Learning and how
you intend to conduct research on the topic. In generating your proposal please
refer to the additional information for each topic available at http://www.open.ac.uk/creet/main/news/leverhulme-doctoral-scholarships.
The Open University
is one of the UK’s leading Research Institutions. In the 2014 REF 72% of its
research was rated as “world leading” or “internationally excellent”. The Open
University is ranked 2nd in the UK for its Education research based
on quality and breadth (Times Higher research power).
The Centre for
Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET), at the Open
University has an international reputation for the quality of its research.
Providing postgraduate students with a supportive environment and excellent
facilities ensures a future supply of first class researchers. CREET offers you
a unique opportunity to study for a PhD in areas such as Technology Enhanced
Learning, Learning Analytics, Open Educational Research, International
Education and Development and Language and Literacy Studies, guided by world
experts.
A vibrant
international community of students is currently studying our MRes and PhD
programmes. The Open University provides excellent support for students and
offers a full range of training in computer, library and presentation
skills. The studentships are full time at the Milton Keynes campus and
students are normally expected to live within commuting distance of Milton
Keynes.
If you feel that the
challenge of research in these exciting and interesting areas is for you and
you have the drive and intellectual curiosity to pursue postgraduate research,
then we look forward to hearing from you!
Please indicate
explicitly in your application that you are applying for Leverhulme Doctoral
Scholarship in Open World Learning.
Further information,
including more details of CREET research, can be found at http://www.open.ac.uk/creet/main/.
Interviews
will commence in August 2016.
An application form
and job related information are available from the links located
below. Hard copies and access details for disabled applicants are
available from the Anne Foward, Student
Co-ordinator on 01908 655364 or by email (on the link above), quoting the
reference number.
Equal
Opportunity is University policy
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