Department of Applied Social Science
Postgraduate Research Studentship

The Department of Applied Social Science (DASS) at the University of
Stirling invites applications for a full-time Postgraduate Research
Studentship which is being funded by the Scottish Centre for Social
Research.

The proposed research should have an applied policy relevance to
Scotland and a strong methodological dimension (either qualitative or
quantitative).

Proposals in any of the following areas would be welcome:
*health;
*civil and criminal justice;
*children and families;
*attitudes and identities;
*exclusion and social justice.

Further information about DASS can be found at: www.dass.stir.ac.uk and
further information on the Scottish Centre for Social Research can be
found at www.scotcen.org.uk.

It is envisaged the studentship will begin no later than 1st October
2005, for three years. The successful candidate will have their fees
paid for three years and receive a stipend of c. ｣12, 000. Candidates
should have a good 2:1 degree or equivalent in a social science subject.
Prior research training through a Masters degree will be an advantage.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 24th June 2005.  Application forms
are available from The Faculty of Human Sciences, University of
Stirling, e-mail:  hums1@stir.ac.uk  Tel:  01786 467595.  Applications
should be accompanied by a CV and a statement (approximately 1000 words
long) about the proposed research topic and approach.

For more information about this award, please contact Dr Angus Erskine:
e-mail: angus.erskine@stir.ac.uk Tel: 01786 467983.

Dr Angus Erskine
Senior Lecturer in Social Policy
University of Stirling
Tel: 01786 467983