PhD Studentship
Slavery, Reparations and Restorative Justice
University of Hull Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation (WISE)
We wish to award one fully funded PhD studentship to commence in September 2006 or as soon as possible thereafter. The studentship is for three years of full-time study. The studentship will enable the recipient to complete a programme of doctoral research - relevant to the theme 'Slavery, Reparations and Restorative Justice' - and gain a doctoral degree.
The successful applicant will:
* Have a first degree (usually an honours degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution) and normally a masters degree in History, Law, Sociology or other relevant discipline (or similar postgraduate qualification).
* Demonstrate the capability and diligence required to complete a PhD by research within the period of the award.
* Receive, and be expected to undertake, relevant training in advanced research skills.
* Be supervised and supported by internationally recognised experts in slavery studies and restorative justice.
Supervision will be provided jointly by experts in restorative justice and slavery studies. These include:
Gerry Johnstone (Professor of Law),
http://www.law.hull.ac.uk/people/staff/johnstone_g.htmll
David Richardson (Professor of Economic History and Director of Wise),
http://www.hull.ac.uk/history/staff/academic/richardsondavid.htm
The studentship includes waiver of all fees and a stipend of £12,300 per annum.
If you wish to apply you should obtain a PhD application form from: Ms
Donna Knight, Law School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, Email:
Closing date: 21 July 2006
Applications should be returned to Donna Knight at the above address, please also enclose:
* A letter stating that you are interested in this studentship
* A statement (max. 1,000 words) explaining, why you are interested in this theme?, what questions or problems you will address in your research?, how you will go about researching them (i.e. what approaches/methods/resources will you use) and what, if anything, might distinguish you from other applicants for this award
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