** PhD SCHOLARSHIP IN EUROPEAN POLITICS

The Department of Politics and Public Administration of the University of Limerick is inviting applications for a PhD scholarship in the area of European Union Politics. Applications are especially welcome from candidates who wish to study aspects of the European Parliament or the Council of Ministers in their role as law-making institutions. Skills in research methods or a willingness to acquire them would be an advantage.  Further information available here

 **  POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

The AHSS Graduate Research Centre has one scholarship on offer for new students, closing date Friday 26th April 2013.   Further information available here

The Department of Politics and Public Administration has a research ethos that is well-established and consciously sustained. Within this context, doctoral research and supervision is a vital part of the departmental research culture. We strive to support an inclusive research community that embraces different approaches and areas. With a regular average of thirty plus PhD students, doctoral students and their research are a conspicuous and welcome part of our department.

In order to foster social as well as academic support for our PhD students, the department supports two research clusters in 'International Politics and Development' and 'European Politics and Public Policy'. These, in addition to other departmental research forums, ensure that doctoral students are able to maintain a lively and interactive intellectual life within the department.