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ESRC Doctoral Studentships in Economic and Social History, University of Exeter, UK

The Universities of Bristol, Exeter and Bath have come together to form one of the UK’s largest Centres of postgraduate research training for social scientists in fields ranging from economics and human geography to history and psychology.The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has granted doctoral training centre status to the collaboration. The South West Doctoral Training Centre (SWDTC) has been accredited to offer a hub of world-class social sciences research. As one of only 21 Centres in the UK, the SWDTC will be part of a national network to be launched in October 2011 that will train a new generation of social scientists. The SWDTC has been allocated 41 studentships per annum and the College of Humanities at the University of Exeter is pleased to be offering up to 2 ESRC 1+3 or +3 studentships in the area of Economic and Social History for 2011/12 entry.

For eligible students the studentship will cover UK/EU tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant (in 2011/12 this will be £13,590) for up to three years. For the 1+3 studentships we will require you to register for the MRes in Economic and Social History (Streatham Campus, Exeter).

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st March 2011

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Funding Research Scholarships in Economic and Social Sciences at Bristol University, UK

The Universities of Bristol, Exeter and Bath have come together to form one of the UK’s largest Centres of postgraduate research training for social scientists in fields ranging from economics and human geography to quantitative methodology and psychology.

Together, the three Universities educate over 5000 masters and 1600 doctoral students in the social sciences. The new Centre will draw on the established research excellence of the partners, including the expertise of more than 750 social science research staff. This represents one of the largest groupings of social scientists in the UK.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has granted doctoral training center status to the collaboration. The South West Doctoral Training Center (SWDTC) has been accredited to offer a hub of world-class social sciences research. As one of only 21 Centers in the UK, the SWDTC will be part of a national network to be launched in October 2011 that will train a new generation of social scientists.  The SWDTC has been allocated 41 studentships per Annam.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4 April 2011

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Media Fellowships Positions in British Science Association, London

He British Science Association Media Fellowships Are Intended To Create A Greater Awareness And Understanding Of The Workings Of The Media Among Practising Scientists, Social Scientists, Clinicians And Engineers.
10 Media Fellows Spend 3 To 8 Weeks Working With A National Press, Broadcast Or Internet Journalist Learning To Work Within The Conditions And Constraints Of The Media To Produce Accurate And Well Informed Pieces About Developments In Science And Then Attend The British Science Festiva

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 19, 2011

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