Research Project Award Scheme

The College of Arts and Social Sciences Graduate School is pleased to offer studentships under a variety of research themes. Please click on the titles below to learn more about each project.

Authority and Texts: Concepts and Use

Comparative Statecraft and Constitutional Thought

Interdisciplinary Studies in Epistemology

Investigating Educational Issues Through Secondary Data Analysis

New Frontiers in Philosophy of Science 

Normativity: Nature, Narrative, Nihilism

Offshore Energy Development: Legal and Regulatory Challenges

Peace, Reconciliation and Transitional Justice

The closing dates for applications varies by project - the earliest is 1st February 2013 and the latest is Friday 8^th March 2013. 

How to Apply

When submitting your Postgraduate Application Form, you should quote the appropriate project title under 'Intended Source of Funding' (if using the downloadable form) or 'Name of Proposed Supervisor' (if applying online). Please remember that you are strongly advised to contact the Principal Investigator of the project, or another member of the supervisory team, to discuss your research proposal before applying to the University.

General notes on Research Project Awards

For more information about the circumstances under which students are permitted to hold two simultaneous awards from different sources, please see Frequently Asked Questions.

All applications will be considered on the basis of academic merit.