PhD Scholarship in Political Theory

The Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Limerick invites applications for a PhD Scholarship in Political Theory. Applications are sought from candidates interested in pursuing research in normative political theory/philosophy.

This scholarship will pay for tuition fees (at EU rates) for up to three years, and provide a maintenance grant of €4000 in the first year, which may be renewable subject to academic performance and budgetary constraints.

Applications should include the following:

• Research proposal (4 pages maximum)
• Copies of Academic Transcripts
• CV or Resume (2 pages maximum)
• One academic reference

Applications should be sent to Andrew Shorten (email address below) and must be received no later than Friday June 15, 2012. Award of the scholarship is conditional on being granted admission to the University of Limerick. For further information, please contact Andrew Shorten.