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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Full-time MPhil/PhD Studentship in Global Ethics 2010

The Centre for Professional Ethics is pleased to announce the availability of a full-time MPhil/PhD Studentship in Global Ethics for the October 2010 intake.

The Centre is an internationally known research institution formed in 1993 (www.uclan.ac.uk/cpe).

We are looking for a highly motivated student with a strong interest in applied ethics, and in particular in global issues. The following are examples for eligible fields of research:  
o       Human Rights and Health
o       Ethical Issues of Emerging Technologies in Developing Countries
o       Benefit Sharing
o       International Research Ethics
o       Global Science & Technology Policy
o       Science & Technology Policy in Developing Countries
o       Global Ethical Governance

For up to 3 years, the studentship will cover the cost of tuition fees (at UK/EU rate) plus a stipend of currently £13,290 per annum.

International students are very welcome to apply, if they can supply the difference in funds from other sources.  

To request an application pack, please email the Graduate Research Office (researchdegrees@uclan.ac.uk) quoting reference number: RS/10/02

For informal enquiries, please email Prof. Doris Schroeder (dschroeder@uclan.ac.uk), who is currently travelling but will try to respond to emails within 48 hours.

Deadline for applications: 6 August 2010, interview date: 23 August 2010.

Dr Peter Herissone-Kelly
Lecturer in Philosophy
Philosophy Section
International School for Communities, Rights, and Inclusion
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE

Visiting Fellow, University of Bolton

Office: Harrington 136
Tel: 01772 892544
Fax: 01772 892942

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