Postgraduate research opportunity - the Univ of Hong Kong

Postgraduate research opportunity - Department of Geography, the
University of Hong Kong


A postgraduate research opportunity, either at MPhil or PhD levels,
starting in September 2009 is available in the research area of tourism
and sustainable livelihoods. The successful applicant would be admitted
as a full-time candidate and will be part of a university funded
multi-year research project entitled "Tourism as a form of livelihood
diversification: a case study from Lantau, Hong Kong".
Ph.D. applicants with a research masters degree, or Master of
Philosophy applicants with an honours degree in tourism, recreation, leisure,
local economic development, or relevant disciplines, are welcome to
apply.  Preferences will be given to applicants who are interested in
varied research design and is capable of working in a diverse cultural
setting.

All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process in view of
limited places available in the department. Details of the University of
Hong Kong's research degree minimum entrance requirements and
application process can be found at
http://www.hku.hk/gradsch/web/index1024.htm

The University of Hong Kong's research degree application deadline is
December 31st, however in the first instance applicants should send a
letter of interest and C.V. to Dr. Teresa C.H. Tao by December 15th. The
letter of interest will not be treated as an official application.
Full-time research postgraduate students at the University of Hong Kong
are eligible for a postgraduate studentship that equates to a monthly
stipend of HK$13100 (subject to university review) for 3 years of Ph.D.
and 2 years for Master of Philosophy.