Dec 31, 2007

3 PhD Scholarships in Terrorism Studies - University of Wollongong, Australia

3 PhD Scholarships in Terrorism Studies Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention

*New South Wales, Australia*

Up to three Higher Degree Research (HDR) Tuition Fee Scholarships and University Postgraduate Awards are available for students to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the area of terrorism studies and/or transnational crime prevention. Candidates will be based at the Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention (CTCP), University of Wollongong, Australia (http://ctcp. uow.edu.au/).

Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in a range of relevant academic disciplines, including international relations, criminology, psychology, law, policing, political science, strategic studies, and other related fields.

Topics of particular interest include but are NOT limited to:

• The nexus between terrorism and transnational crime
• The relationship between terrorism and other forms of political violence
• The relationship between terrorism and counterterrorism
• Regional perspectives and case studies

*Criteria: *

Applicants must provide a thesis proposal in which they identify an original research topic, convincingly argue its relevance and contribution, and demonstrate how they will examine the given issue in a systematic way.

• Applicants must meet the admission and English language requirements (for international students) set by the University of Wollongong.
• In order to be eligible for the scholarships applicants must commence their studies by August 2008.

*Desirable:* Working knowledge of a foreign language, field experience

*Scholarship Details:* The HDR Tuition Fee Scholarship will cover international student tuition fees (currently A$19,000 per year). In addition, scholarship holders will receive a University Postgraduate Award (stipend is A$19,616 for 3 years. Stipend is indexed each year).

*Application Closing Date:* Priority deadline for applications is *28 February 2008* for commencement by August 2008. Late applications may be considered depending on availability.

*Further information: * For an application form go to
www.uow.edu. au/content/ groups/public/ @web/@unia/ documents/ doc/uow000054. pdfor
for further details contact Dr Adam Dolnik, Centre for Transnational
Crime Prevention, University of Wollongong. Email - adamd@uow.edu. au , Phone
- +612 4221 3255

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