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SALIS is a multilingual, multicultural research-focused school with specialisms in Modern Languages; Applied Linguistics; Translation Studies; and Cultural and Intercultural Studies. Their research frequently crosses disciplinary and linguistic boundaries and scholarship is increasingly concerned with digital technologies; literacies; and practices in a variety of professional, academic and social contexts.
SALIS offers a multilingual and multicultural environment in which to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to study one or more of the following languages as part of the courses offered by SALIS: Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish. Furthermore, SALIS is home to the LanguaCulture Space, which is designed to promote informal language learning and authentic interactions between Irish and International Students.
They are particularly interested in receiving research proposals in the following areas: Applied Linguistics; Cultural Studies; Intercultural Studies; Literary Studies; Sexuality Studies; and Translation Studies.
As part of their commitment to ensuring excellence in doctoral-level research, SALIS is pleased to offer a number of scholarships for full-time Ph.D. students commencing 1st October; 2018. Successful candidates will receive a stipend of 16,000 EUR per annum for up to four years; subject to satisfactory annual progression. Registration fees will also be paid.
Interested candidates must first agree a research proposal with a member of academic staff in the School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies. Information on academic staff in SALIS, their research interests and their contact email addresses can also be found here.
Before contacting a potential supervisor, you should ensure that your intended topic matches one or more of their interests. You should only apply for the scholarship if a faculty member from SALIS is supporting your application.
Candidates should email their applications in a single pdf file to the SALIS School Office ([email protected]) putting SALIS PhD scholarships 2017-2018 in the subject line; no later than Monday 28 May; 2018; 17:00 (Irish time).
Applications should include the following:
Applications will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered for funding if:
For more information please visit the official website.
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