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Organization: University of Worcester - Institute of Humanities and Creative Arts

Location: Worcester, UK

Field: Ecocriticism

Requirements:

Applicants should preferably have a good first degree in ecocriticism although applicants from other subject disciplines may be considered. Excellent oral and written English are a must, as are a commitment and enthusiastic approach to completing a higher research degree. The successful applicant will receive a tax free bursary of £12,300 per annum from the University of Worcester plus a limited budget to support their research. Fees will be paid in full at the UK/EU rate for home and EU citizens. Overseas students are welcome to apply but will need to fund the balance of fees for Overseas Research Students

Abstract:

Applications are invited for a fully-funded full-time studentship in the area of ecocriticism. The study will aim to uncover fresh ecocritical perspectives by researching hitherto neglected areas of study.

Description:

Applications are invited for a fully-funded full-time studentship in the area of ecocriticism. The study will aim to uncover fresh ecocritical perspectives by researching hitherto neglected areas of study. Accordingly, applications are invited in one of following three ecocritical areas:

• Victorian literary culture
• Humanism or post-Humanism
• Ecopoetry/Ecopoetics

Applicants are encouraged to interpret these headings flexibly, however, and you may well be able to work around the period, genre or writer(s) of your choice. Our expectation is, primarily, that the direction of the project be determined by the skills, knowledge and interests of the applicant themselves.
The student will carry out a research project that will, on successful completion, lead to the award of a higher research degree (PhD). The student will be expected to carry out their individual research study under the direction of, Director of Studies, etc 
 
For further details visit: http://www.worc.ac.uk/research/studentships 
Application forms can be found here: http://www.worc.ac.uk/research/studentships 
For an informal discussion about the studentship please feel free to contact on +44 1905 855or by email to:  j.parham@worc.ac.uk
For questions regarding the application process contact Mrs Helen Tabinor, Graduate Research School Manager (tel: 01905 855012, email: h.tabinor@worc.ac.uk)

Deadline: 27-04-2011

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