The National Institute for the Study of Learning Difficulties has a research agenda focused on issues that affect the lives of people with learning difficulties and their family members. Priority themes include : community integration and participation; parent-professional partnerships; and the impact of advocacy upon the lives of people with learning difficulties. The Institute invites PhD proposals of relevance to research in any one of the above areas.

A PhD scholarship (comprising EU-level fees and a maintenance grant of E12,700 per year)is being funded under the auspices of the School of Social Work and Social Policy of which the National Institute for the Study of Learning Difficulties is a member.

Interested applicants should submit a short (two A4-sized page)proposal, together with an up-to-date CV, to:

Dr. Patricia O’Brien
Director
National Institute for the Study of Learning Difficulties
3 College Green
Dublin 2
Ireland
Email: obrienp3@tcd.ie

Web: www.tcd.ie/nisld

We welcome applications by e-mail. Please note there is no application form to be completed.