Fwd: 21.1800, Support: Gaelic&Language Policy,Socioling: PhD Student, U. of Edinburgh,UK

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> Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:17:05
> From: Wilson McLeod [w.mcleod at ed.ac.uk]
> Subject: Gaelic, Scottish & Language Policy, Sociolinguistics: PhD Student, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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> Institution/Organization: University of Edinburgh 
> Department: Celtic and Scottish Studies 
> Web Address: http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk 
> 
> Level: PhD 
> 
> Duties: Research
> 
> Specialty Areas: Sociolinguistics 
> Language Policy 
> Required Language(s): Gaelic, Scottish (gla)
> 
> Description:
> 
> Soillse PhD Scholarship
> 
> Following a successful proposal to the Scottish Funding Council, Highlands &
> Islands Enterprise and Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Soillse initiative will promote an
> enhanced research capacity to inform public policy concerning Gaelic in
> Scotland. The initiative is supported by SFC's Strategic Research Development
> Grant Horizon Fund scheme. Activities and outputs will build upon, collaborate
> with, and transfer knowledge to existing efforts to maintain and revitalise
> Gaelic language and culture.
> 
> Soillse involves a consortium consisting of the UHI Millennium Institute (in
> particular, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig) and the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and
> Edinburgh.
> 
> The aims of Soillse are:
> 
>    * To further develop a research capability in Gaelic language development
> for the benefit of the Highlands & Islands and beyond
>    * To develop a national network, bringing in new researchers, linking with
> international research and influencing policy
> 
> Five PhD scholarships, including one in Edinburgh, will be awarded in 2010 in
> terms of the criteria set out below. The Edinburgh scholarship will cover the
> UK/EU rate of tuition fees and an annual stipend. The stipend is in line with
> the figure set by the Research Councils (£13,290 in 2010-11).
> 
> All international students who apply for the scholarship must be able to
> demonstrate the availability of funds to meet the full overseas tuition fee.
> 
> Funding will extend for four years. Students may apply on a 1+3 or 3+1 basis,
> i.e. a Master's by Research followed by a three-year PhD, or a three-year PhD
> followed by one year of postdoctoral study. Students choosing the 1+3 option
> will only be permitted to progress to the PhD if performance on the Master's by
> Research is satisfactory.
> 
> Applications for either full- or part-time study will be accepted.
> 
> Criteria
> Applications are sought in relation to the following three research topics:
> 
>   1. Language use, competence and attitudes among adults who received
> Gaelic-medium education.
>   2. Strategies for promoting Gaelic language use and Gaelic fluency among
> pre-school children.
>   3. Successful and unsuccessful practices by public bodies in relation to
> staff Gaelic language capacity (recruitment and training).
> 
> Applicants may also propose a different research topic but this must fit clearly
> within the parameters of the Soillse initiative and its overarching research
> themes: Gaelic as a family and community language, Gaelic language use, Gaelic
> identity and self-confidence, Gaelic in education, and policies for Gaelic.
> 
> Applicants should be able to speak, read and write Gaelic. Applicants who do not
> currently have all these skills will be expected to develop competence in Gaelic
> such that they can conduct and present academic research through the medium of
> Gaelic. Appropriate language training will be provided.
> 
> Informal enquiries about the award and the application procedure can be made to
> Dr. Wilson McLeod, w.mcleod at ed.ac.uk
> 
> Application Procedure
> 
> Candidates should complete an on-line scholarship application at:
> http://www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/colleges/Soillse.htm
> 
> Candidates should also apply for admission to the University using the on-line
> application system. The references supplied for the admission application will
> be used in relation to the scholarship.
> 
> http://www.celtscot.ed.ac.uk/celtscotpostgrad.htm
> 
> Completed applications (including references) must be received by the University
> no later than 21 April 2010.
> 
> Selection Procedure
> 
> A Selection Committee will meet at the end of April 2010 to select the
> scholarship holder. The winner of the scholarship will be announced as soon as
> possible thereafter. 
> 
> Application Deadline: 21-Apr-2010 
> 
> Mailing Address for Applications:
> 	Attn: Dr. Wilson McLeod 
> 	Celtic and Scottish Studies 
> 	27 George Square 
> 	Edinburgh Midlothian EH89LD 
> 	United Kingdom 	
> 	
> Web Address for Applications: http://www.scholarships.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate/colleges/Soillse.htm 
> 
> Contact Information: 
> 	Dr. Wilson McLeod 
> 	w.mcleod at ed.ac.uk 
> 	Phone:(44) (0)131 650 3623  
> 
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