This PhD study is designed to complement a major new ESRC-funded study entitled “Apologies, Abuses and Dealing with the Past: A Socio-Legal Analysis”. The study will be led by Professor Kieran McEvoy and explores the role of apologies in dealing with past harms linked to paramilitary violence, institutional child abuse, and the recent economic crisis.
The funds are available for 3 years beginning on 1 October 2016 or as close as possible thereafter. Candidates should have an excellent academic background in a relevant discipline and should have completed or be currently completing a relevant Master’s degree. The funding covers the costs of the tuition at the UK/EU rate and a maintenance stipend of £14,296 per annum.
To apply, candidates should complete a research proposal which should include a clear working title; statement of why you want to work on this topic; a contextual framework for the study; a summary of key research questions and themes; an outline of the proposed methodology; a timeframe for the research; and a concise list of references.
To apply, please send your CV and proposal (merged into one document) to the Postgraduate Applications Portal here by 4pm 9 September 2016.
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