37.3518, Support: English; General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Ulster University

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Subject: 37.3518, Support: English; General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Ulster University

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Date: 25-Oct-2026
From: Juliana Gerard [j.gerard at ulster.ac.uk]
Subject: English; General Linguistics, Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics: PhD, Ulster University


Institution/Organization: Ulster University
Department: Communication and Media
Web Address: https://ulster.ac.uk/

Level: PhD

Duties: Research, Teaching, Project Work

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Language Acquisition;
Psycholinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics
Required Language(s): English (eng, stan1293)

Description:

Applications are invited for funded PhD studentships in Linguistics at
Ulster University. The projects are open to applicants worldwide,
regardless of residency or domicile.
Project proposals are welcome for the following PhD projects:
1. Language variation and change in Northern Ireland
This project will contribute to an evidence-base for supporting an
understanding and appreciation of linguistic diversity by exploring
variation in children’s language acquisition both currently and over
time.
Using a combination of secondary data collected in the early 1990s by
Alison Henry from children acquiring English in Belfast and a new
dataset collected from children acquiring English in NI in present
times, the project will involve in-depth linguistic analyses to
identify common trends, both across and within the various
sub-populations of NI.
Contacts:
– Dr Juliana Gerard (https://julianagerard.com/)
– Professor Raffaella Folli
(https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/raffaella-folli/)
Apply at:
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/26-modern-languages-and-linguistics/1903873
2. Language policy and the integration of non-English-speaking
children in Northern Ireland
The project aims to study the profile and the needs of Newcomers and
their learning outcomes through quantitative analysis of secondary
data. It also aims to explore current and prospective language
policies at the national and regional level, as well as best practices
at the international level.
This project aims to transform the research and policy landscape for
Newcomer children in Northern Ireland, ensuring their needs are
recognised and addressed.
Contacts:
– Dr Juliana Gerard (https://julianagerard.com/)
– Dr Michele Gazzola (https://www.michelegazzola.com/)
– Dr Erin Early (https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/erin-early/)
Apply at:
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/20-applied-social-and-policy-sciences/1909834
Qualifications:
All applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a first or upper
second class honours degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area
of study. Applications will be considered on a competitive basis with
regard to the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and
interests.
PhD scholarships will cover:
- Tuition fees.
- A maintenance allowance of approximately £22,000 (exact rate is to
be confirmed) per annum for three years, subject to satisfactory
academic performance.
- A Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) of approximately £900 per
annum.

Application Deadline: 08-Jan-2027

Mailing Address for Applications:
        York Street, BT15 1AD, Belfast, UK
        United Kingdom
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.ulster.ac.uk/doctoralcollege/find-a-phd/26-modern-languages-and-linguistics/1903873
Email Address for Applications: j.gerard at ulster.ac.uk

Contact Information:
Juliana Gerard
Contact Email: j.gerard at ulster.ac.uk


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