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From: Women's Studies List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Niamh Reilly
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:05 AM
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Subject: Doctoral Fellowships

As part of a commitment to develop feminist research on global issues and human rights, the Global Women's Studies Programme at the National University of Ireland, Galway is pleased to announce two three-year doctoral research fellowships (2008-2011).

  Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who wish to pursue doctoral research on gender topics addressing one or more of the following themes:

  .    Challenging fundamentalisms
  .    Globalisation and health crises
  .    Rights-based development
  .    Human rights in conflict/post-conflict contexts
  .    Violence against women, intersectionality, identity

  The value of each fellowship is Euro 16,500 per annum for three years.  In addition to pursuing their own research, scholarship holders will undertake a small amount of teaching and other tasks related to the research activities of the Global Women's Studies Programme.

  Please note that fellowship applicants must meet the criteria for admission to doctoral study in Women's Studies at NUIG. In addition to the minimum NUIG requirements for admission to doctoral study, it is preferable that applicants hold a Masters degree in a relevant subject or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional preparation to pursue doctoral level research.

  For further information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.nuigalway.ie/womens_studies/doctoral_research_scholarships.html

  For substantive inquiries and further information about pursuing doctoral research with the Global Women's Studies Programme, please contact:

  Dr. Niamh Reilly
  Global Women's Studies Programme
  School of Political Science and Sociology
  Aras Moyola, Room 326
  NUI, Galway - IRELAND
  Tel. +353 (0) 91 495403
  niamh.reilly AT nuigalway.ie


  Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday April 25, 2008


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