The School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures is pleased to announce that a PhD/MLitt Studentship will be available for one student intending to commence PhD, PhD-track or MLitt studies in Chinese, French, German or Spanish & Latin American (literature, culture or linguistics) in October 2017. For more detailed information on the research and supervision interests of staff, please visit the individual language’s websites.
Applications will be accepted up to the closing date of 30th June 2017.
Full-time research degree students commencing a programme of study in October 2017 (i.e., new entrants) and who have a relevant first class or 2.1 honours or equivalent in their primary degree, or have a relevant Masters degree, are eligible to apply for studentship support in the department.
Application and Selection Procedure
Applicants will be required to submit the following to smllc@mu.ie by the closing date, using the reference ‘GTA Application’ in the subject line of the application:
1. Personal statement 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Research proposal (max. 4,000 words) 4. Relevant academic final transcript
All eligible candidates will be considered for the position. Applicants may be shortlisted for interview and, if so, will be contacted directly by the School.