SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL POLICY
PhD STUDENTSHIP APPLICATION FORM
IMPORTANT NOTE: APPLICATIONS NOT ADHERING TO THE WORD LIMITS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
SECTION 1:
APPLICANT’S PERSONAL DETAILS
Name
Home Address
Email
Contact No
SECTION 2:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Please provide a brief CV including: Academic qualifications, professional qualifications, current position and
previous work experience (750 words max)
Academic Qualifications
Professional Qualifications
Current Position and Previous Work Experience
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SECTION 3:
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND INTENTIONS
3a.
Describe any research undertaken to date and give specific details of your role where relevant
(300 words max)
3b.
List below your five most recent publications in peer reviewed journals (if any). Where appropriate,
include any other relevant reports or publications you have authored.
3c.
Give your reasons for applying for this stipend and describe how it fits in with your career intentions?
(300 words max)
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SECTION 4:
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
4a:
Project Title (200 words max)
4b:
Project Summary (300 words max)
4c:
Research Area
As part of the eligibility criteria for this award your proposal must address a question or a topic that is pertinent to
specific research areas in the School of Social Work and Social Policy.
Please explain how your proposal fits within the scope of your chosen research area. (750 words maximum)
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4d:
Project Description (3,500 words max)
Please describe your research project using the headings below.
 Background and current knowledge in the area of the proposed research
 Aims, objectives and hypothesis
 Methodological approach (Include the methodology to be used, selection and inclusion criteria,
justification of sample size, methods of data collection and analysis)
 Programme and plan of research to be undertaken
 Management of access to and use of datasets (where relevant)
 Ethical considerations
 Involvement with Stakeholders and service users
 Gantt Chart or alternative giving the timeline of milestones and expected outputs
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4e:
Key references (30 words max)
4f:
Dissemination Plan
Describe your plans to disseminate information/results both during and at the conclusion of your research. Peer
reviewed publication is expected but please include other alternative dissemination pathways to promote
awareness and facilitate uptake. (300 words max)
SECTION 5:
SUPERVISION OR MENTORING ARRANGEMENTS
Applicants are asked to give a confidential reference from their proposed internal supervisor(s) within the School
of Social Work and Social Policy
Academic Supervisor(s)
Name
Title/Position
Signature
IMPORTANT NOTE: APPLICATIONS NOT ADHERING TO THE WORD LIMITS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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