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Organization: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, UK

Field: Political Science

Requirements:

Admission requirements
•A taught Masters or other advanced degree normally passed with a mark of at least 67% or an equivalent level of distinction, normally in one of the social sciences (including law) but candidates from other disciplines embracing the social study of technology will also be considered.
•Not less than a 2.1 (or equivalent) at first degree level and, if applicable, high scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We only require the GRE results if you have taken the examination.
•Applicants whose first language is not English must have met the higher level of Oxford University's English language requirements.

Candidates must display:

•Outstanding academic ability (as shown by official University transcripts and evidence from the confidential reports of at least three referees).
•An aptitude and potential for research investigation (including evidence from the reports of the referees and any Masters dissertation or other publications).
•A coherent thesis proposal (up to one thousand words) in an area of study covered by at least one member of the research staff at the OII, or its associated faculty in departments and Colleges participating in this programme (see DPhil supervisors below). Please note that we will only admit students where appropriate supervision is available.
•An interest and enthusiasm for study of the many social aspects of ICTs (as shown in the research proposal).
•A high level of proficiency in, and understanding of, the technology of the Internet and World Wide Web and related technologies (as shown by an example of the candidate's work and/or the reports of referees).

Abstract:

A 3-year DPhil studentship is available to support an OII doctoral student as part of a research programme on “The Internet, Political Science and Public Policy”, commencing October 2011.

Description:

A 3-year DPhil studentship is available to support an OII doctoral student as part of a research programme on "The Internet, Political Science and Public Policy", commencing October 2011. The studentship will cover an allowance for training / conferences, tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £12,940 per annum, subject to satisfactory progress.
The application deadline for this studentship is Friday 18th February 2011. Please see the Internet and Political Science DPhil Studentship Information Pack for further details on how to apply

Deadline: 18-02-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/teaching/dphil/apply.cfm

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