PhD Studentships in Terrorism Studies, University of St Andrews

UK. Up to three PhD Studentships are available for a research project within the Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV). Available research fields are:

• 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.

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 communic, 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 Scholarships involves the waiving of fees and maintenance grants 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).

Application Deadline is 9 June 2006.

Information about CSTPV and the School of International Relations canbe 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