Applications are invited for
Funded 4-year Athena SWAN PhD Scholarship at Maynooth University in
Ireland. This fellowship is available for international students in which they
will receive stipend valued at €16K Scholarship.
Funded 4-year Athena SWAN PhD Scholarship at Maynooth University in
Ireland. This fellowship is available for international students in which they
will receive stipend valued at €16K Scholarship.
The aim of the fellowship is
provide funding for international students to complete their PhDs.
provide funding for international students to complete their PhDs.
Maynooth University is
an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of
Dublin, Ireland, and is the nation’s fastest growing university. One of four
constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth
University in 2018 placed in the global top 100 universities under 50 years old
in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of
Dublin, Ireland, and is the nation’s fastest growing university. One of four
constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth
University in 2018 placed in the global top 100 universities under 50 years old
in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: November 30, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships are available to
pursue doctoral degree programme. - Study
Subject: Fellowships are awarded to
study Intersectional Analysis of Gender Equality in Higher Education
Institutions. The PhD will be a four-year structured doctoral programme in
a social science discipline. - Scholarship Award:
Stipend: €16K Scholarship (€9K stipend + €1K costs + €6K fees). - Nationality:
Fellowship is available for International
students. - Number
of Scholarships: Numbers not
given - Scholarship can
be taken in Ireland
Eligibility
for the Scholarship
Eligible Countries: Fellowship is available for
International students.
International students.
Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
The PhD fellowship will be awarded on a competitive basis and applicants will
be expected to demonstrate both a strong academic background and aptitude for
social sciences research.
- Qualifications:
Minimum of 2.1 grade (or equivalent) in MA in Sociology, Education,
Women’s Studies, Law, Anthropology, Social Policy, Geography or related social
sciences discipline - Required
Skills and experience: Knowledge and experience undertaking Intersectional
Gender Analysis (ideally in a Higher Education setting), Quantitative and
Qualitative Research, Report Writing. - Desirable
skills and experience: Evidence of capacity to undertake independent
research, demonstrated capacity to work as part of a team and strong
communication skills.
Application
Procedure
How to Apply: Please send a current CV,
indicating your research experience and including two academic references, a
research proposal (limited to three pages), a letter of intent, and a sample of
your writing (essay, chapter from dissertation, article, etc.) to Professor
Linda Connolly, Chair of the Maynooth University Athena SWAN Steering Group and
Director of the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute, via email to
mussi-at-mu.ie The letter of intent should be limited to two pages and it
should outline:
indicating your research experience and including two academic references, a
research proposal (limited to three pages), a letter of intent, and a sample of
your writing (essay, chapter from dissertation, article, etc.) to Professor
Linda Connolly, Chair of the Maynooth University Athena SWAN Steering Group and
Director of the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute, via email to
mussi-at-mu.ie The letter of intent should be limited to two pages and it
should outline:
- Reasons
for application - Previous
training and research experience - Interest
in area of research
