3 PhD Scholarships in Terrorism Studies Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention
*New South Wales, Australia*
Up to three Higher Degree Research (HDR) Tuition Fee Scholarships and University Postgraduate Awards are available for students to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the area of terrorism studies and/or transnational crime prevention. Candidates will be based at the Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention (CTCP), University of Wollongong, Australia ( http://ctcp.uow.edu.au/).
Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in a range of relevant academic disciplines, including international relations, criminology, psychology, law, policing, political science, strategic studies, and other related fields.
Topics of particular interest include but are NOT limited to:
• The nexus between terrorism and transnational crime
• The relationship between terrorism and other forms of political violence
• The relationship between terrorism and counterterrorism
• Regional perspectives and case studies
*Criteria: *
Applicants must provide a thesis proposal in which they identify an original research topic, convincingly argue its relevance and contribution, and demonstrate how they will examine the given issue in a systematic way.
• Applicants must meet the admission and English language requirements (for international students) set by the University of Wollongong.
• In order to be eligible for the scholarships applicants must commence their studies by August 2008.
*Desirable:
*New South Wales, Australia*
Up to three Higher Degree Research (HDR) Tuition Fee Scholarships and University Postgraduate Awards are available for students to undertake a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the area of terrorism studies and/or transnational crime prevention. Candidates will be based at the Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention (CTCP), University of Wollongong, Australia ( http://ctcp.uow.edu.au/).
Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in a range of relevant academic disciplines, including international relations, criminology, psychology, law, policing, political science, strategic studies, and other related fields.
Topics of particular interest include but are NOT limited to:
• The nexus between terrorism and transnational crime
• The relationship between terrorism and other forms of political violence
• The relationship between terrorism and counterterrorism
• Regional perspectives and case studies
*Criteria: *
Applicants must provide a thesis proposal in which they identify an original research topic, convincingly argue its relevance and contribution, and demonstrate how they will examine the given issue in a systematic way.
• Applicants must meet the admission and English language requirements (for international students) set by the University of Wollongong.
• In order to be eligible for the scholarships applicants must commence their studies by August 2008.
*Desirable:
* Working knowledge of a foreign language, field experience
*Scholarship Details:
* The HDR Tuition Fee Scholarship will cover international student tuition fees (currently A$19,000 per year). In addition, scholarship holders will receive a University Postgraduate
Award (stipend is A$19,616 for 3 years. Stipend is indexed each year).
*Application Closing Date:
Award (stipend is A$19,616 for 3 years. Stipend is indexed each year).
*Application Closing Date:
* Priority deadline for applications is *28 February 2008* for commencement by August 2008. Late applications may be considered depending on availability.
*Further information:* For an application form go to www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@unia/documents/doc/uow000054.pdfor for further details contact Dr Adam Dolnik, Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention, University of Wollongong. Email - adamd@uow.edu.au ,
Phone - +612 4221 3255
*Further information:* For an application form go to www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@unia/documents/doc/uow000054.pdfor for further details contact Dr Adam Dolnik, Centre for Transnational Crime Prevention, University of Wollongong. Email - adamd@uow.edu.au ,
Phone - +612 4221 3255
