PhD Studentships in Terrorism Studies
School of International Relations
Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV)
University of St Andrews

Applications are invited for up to three PhD studentships in thefollowing research areas:

• The role of radical rhetoric in the incitement of terrorism
• Terrorist use of the media and media coverage of terrorism
• Terrorist uses of the internet

Outstanding applications wishing to pursue studies of otherterrorism-related issues will also be considered. However, at leasttwo of the awards will be made in the above fields.

The successful candidates are expected to contribute to tutoring andmarking E-learning courses in Terrorism Studies. In collaboration withCSTPV’s Data Manager, they will also engage in the collection andanalysis of terrorist communiqués, court testimonies, ideologicalwritings etc, with an eye to deciphering how terrorists and theiraudiences assess and experience violence. Relevant language skillswill be an advantage in this context.

Each Scholarship involves the waiving of fees and maintenance grantpayments of £10,000 per annum over four years.

Applications should be submitted by completing the standard form onthe University website(www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/pgapplication.shtml).

Theclosing date is 9 June 2006.

Information about CSTPV and the School of International Relations canbe found on www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/

Inquiries about the Scholarships may be transmitted to:
Professor Alex Schmid
Director, CSTPV
School of International Relations
University of St Andrews
St Andrews KY16 9AL
44-1334-462933
aps10@st-andrews.ac.uk