Plymouth University is providing three year full
time PhD studentship for UK, EU and international students in the UK.
Studentship is provided for a research project to explore how to achieve
socially sustainable digital neighbourhoods. Applicants should have a Masters
qualification in Architecture, Urban Design, Interaction Design, HCI,
Anthropology or another related discipline. Applicants would be expected to
have a clear interest in the impacts of technologies on the use of public space
and on social networks, and an ability to undertake cross-disciplinary research
with a strong spatial component. Application should be submitted till 16th
September 2013.
time PhD studentship for UK, EU and international students in the UK.
Studentship is provided for a research project to explore how to achieve
socially sustainable digital neighbourhoods. Applicants should have a Masters
qualification in Architecture, Urban Design, Interaction Design, HCI,
Anthropology or another related discipline. Applicants would be expected to
have a clear interest in the impacts of technologies on the use of public space
and on social networks, and an ability to undertake cross-disciplinary research
with a strong spatial component. Application should be submitted till 16th
September 2013.
Study Subject(s): Studentship is provided for a research project to explore how to
achieve socially sustainable digital neighbourhoods.
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD
degree level at Plymouth University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: The project is part of a larger research
project funded by the EU Marie Curie programme and the European Regional
Development Fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
achieve socially sustainable digital neighbourhoods.
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD
degree level at Plymouth University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: The project is part of a larger research
project funded by the EU Marie Curie programme and the European Regional
Development Fund.
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: Applicants
should have a Masters qualification in Architecture, Urban Design, Interaction
Design, HCI, Anthropology or another related discipline. Applicants would be
expected to have a clear interest in the impacts of technologies on the use of
public space and on social networks, and an ability to undertake
cross-disciplinary research with a strong spatial component. Strong analytical
skills are desirable, as is experience of conducting fieldwork and an ability
to work independently. Candidates should have excellent written and oral
communication skills. We will actively support students in disseminating the
results of their work and the development of their academic career.
should have a Masters qualification in Architecture, Urban Design, Interaction
Design, HCI, Anthropology or another related discipline. Applicants would be
expected to have a clear interest in the impacts of technologies on the use of
public space and on social networks, and an ability to undertake
cross-disciplinary research with a strong spatial component. Strong analytical
skills are desirable, as is experience of conducting fieldwork and an ability
to work independently. Candidates should have excellent written and oral
communication skills. We will actively support students in disseminating the
results of their work and the development of their academic career.
Scholarship Open for International Students: UK, EU and international students can apply for this
studentship.
studentship.
Scholarship Description: The aim of the project is to develop and implement a design proposal for
a neighbourhood to connect online spaces and physical spaces. This will explore
how such an intervention can contribute to integrating local places with online
networks. The project will work as part of the broader research that aims to
develop a model for public spaces that engage people through their digital
social networks that will impact on planning and policy for regional ICT access
and neighbourhood settings.
a neighbourhood to connect online spaces and physical spaces. This will explore
how such an intervention can contribute to integrating local places with online
networks. The project will work as part of the broader research that aims to
develop a model for public spaces that engage people through their digital
social networks that will impact on planning and policy for regional ICT access
and neighbourhood settings.
Duration of award(s): Studentship will be offered for three years.
What does it cover? The studentship pays for fees (at the Home/EU student rate) and provides
a £13,726 per year stipend for the student for three years. To be automatically
eligible for full fees and stipend, candidates must be a UK/EU national who has
been ordinarily resident in the EU for the previous 3 years. Overseas
applicants are eligible, but must fund the £9,690 difference in fees between
the Overseas rate (currently £13,640 per annum) and Home/EU student rate.
a £13,726 per year stipend for the student for three years. To be automatically
eligible for full fees and stipend, candidates must be a UK/EU national who has
been ordinarily resident in the EU for the previous 3 years. Overseas
applicants are eligible, but must fund the £9,690 difference in fees between
the Overseas rate (currently £13,640 per annum) and Home/EU student rate.
Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on 23rd September
2013.
2013.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post or email.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 16th September 2013.
