Studentships
FURS
Studentships within the field of urban and regional studies
FURS is concerned to
promote urban and regional research and within this broad field it is
particularly keen to encourage an understanding of the interconnection between
social, economic and political processes and of the broader causes and effects
of these processes. This m
eans for example that research which examines
policies critically and focuses on their unintended as well as intended
consequences is more likely to be supported than research on managerially
defined questions. Conversely, research which takes a ‘technical’ approach to
urban and regional questions and does not place them within wider contexts of
understanding is unlikely to be given priority. Although these concerns are
likely to lead to social scientists such as sociologists, political scientists,
geographers, economists and town planners predominating among applicants,
others such as lawyers, cultural theorists, anthropologists and historians
should not be discouraged from applying.
Applications are
invited for a number of one-year studentships for new or continuing doctoral
candidates only (Masters students are not eligible), within the field of urban
and regional studies.
Applications
must be received by 31 January 2016. Late applications will not be considered
under any circumstances and no correspondence will be entered into.
Applications cannot be individually acknowledged due to the volume received but
successful applicants will be informed by the end of April 2016.
Eligibility:
Funding is only offered to those students who are working within the field of
urban and regional studies ONLY applicants whose nationality falls into the
countries listed in Groups B and C of the World Bank classification will be
eligible to apply For full details, please see here.
The one-year
studentship for doctoral research is renewable annually for a further one
or two years subject to satisfactory progress reports: the value of this
studentship is currently worth £11,400 per annum. The Trustees have the
discretion to increase this in the light of special circumstances or hardship.
No support can be given towards travel expenses; the studentship can be spent
on fees but is not intended to cover the full costs of being a student, and
applicants will therefore need to apply for other sources of funding.
FURS studentships
may be held in any department where the Trustees are satisfied with supervisory
arrangements for research on urban and regional subjects. In general, these
will be departments with a tradition of supervision in these areas, but if you
wish to study in a department where this is not the case, you will need to
supply evidence regarding the appropriateness of the department.
All studentships are
conditional on acceptance and evidence of continuing registration by the
University department. If an offer of a place has been received by the time of
application for the one year studentship this should be included. Successful
candidates will be asked to provide a copy of a letter of acceptance from their
chosen institution before the award of a studentship can be confirmed and any
monies dispensed.
If you have any
queries, please contact:
Sarah Daisy c/o
Linda McDowell
Foundation for Urban and Regional Studies Limited
School of Geography and the Environment
Oxford University Centre for the Environment
Dyson Perrins Building
South Parks Rd
Oxford OX1 3QY
