PhD Studentships in Terrorism Studies
School of International Relations
Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV)
University of St Andrews
Applications are invited for up to three PhD studentships in the
following research areas:
The role of radical rhetoric in the incitement of terrorism
Terrorist use of the media and media coverage of terrorism
Terrorist uses of the internet
Outstanding applications wishing to pursue studies of other
terrorism-related issues will also be considered. However, at least
two of the awards will be made in the above fields.
The successful candidates are expected to contribute to tutoring and
marking E-learning courses in Terrorism Studies. In collaboration with
CSTPV's Data Manager, they will also engage in the collection and
analysis of terrorist communiqu�s, court testimonies, ideological
writings etc, with an eye to deciphering how terrorists and their
audiences assess and experience violence. Relevant language skills
will be an advantage in this context.
Each Scholarship involves the waiving of fees and maintenance grant
payments of �10,000 per annum over four years.
Applications should be submitted by completing the standard form on
the University website
(www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/pgapplication.shtml). The
closing date is 9 June 2006.
Information about CSTPV and the School of International Relations can
be found on www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/
Inquiries about the Scholarships may be transmitted to:
Professor Alex Schmid
Director, CSTPV
School of International Relations
University of St Andrews
St Andrews KY16 9AL
44-1334-462933
aps10@st-andrews.ac.uk
School of International Relations
Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV)
University of St Andrews
Applications are invited for up to three PhD studentships in the
following research areas:
The role of radical rhetoric in the incitement of terrorism
Terrorist use of the media and media coverage of terrorism
Terrorist uses of the internet
Outstanding applications wishing to pursue studies of other
terrorism-related issues will also be considered. However, at least
two of the awards will be made in the above fields.
The successful candidates are expected to contribute to tutoring and
marking E-learning courses in Terrorism Studies. In collaboration with
CSTPV's Data Manager, they will also engage in the collection and
analysis of terrorist communiqu�s, court testimonies, ideological
writings etc, with an eye to deciphering how terrorists and their
audiences assess and experience violence. Relevant language skills
will be an advantage in this context.
Each Scholarship involves the waiving of fees and maintenance grant
payments of �10,000 per annum over four years.
Applications should be submitted by completing the standard form on
the University website
(www.st-andrews.ac.uk/services/admissions/pgapplication.shtml). The
closing date is 9 June 2006.
Information about CSTPV and the School of International Relations can
be found on www.st-andrews.ac.uk/intrel/
Inquiries about the Scholarships may be transmitted to:
Professor Alex Schmid
Director, CSTPV
School of International Relations
University of St Andrews
St Andrews KY16 9AL
44-1334-462933
aps10@st-andrews.ac.uk