The School of Law and Social Science at the University of Plymouth is delighted to offer up to six studentships (including five ESRC quota studentships) which will involve the payment of an annual stipend, the course fees and a research training allowance. We have a number of staff led projects in the following areas and we also welcoming students’ own submissions:

• Sociology
• Social Policy
• Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies
• Law
• Politics
• International Relations

Applicants need to clearly state on the application form which project they would like to be considered for. Those applicants submitting their own proposal need to provide a 1-2000 word proposal which provides a rationale for your project, a brief literature review and a methodology.

For further details please email Dr Adrian Barton (abarton@plymouth.ac.uk ) or ssb.graduateoffice@plymouth.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1752 232864.

The closing date for completed applications is 23rd March 2007 and the interview date is 5th April 2007.