2009 CEP PhD Studentship: Ethical Philosophy, Durham University, England

Summary: PhD Studentship at Durham University, England. 3 years full-time £16,590 (fees + maintenance) per year, 6 years part-time pro rata, plus £1000 p.a. research support.

Timeline: PhD Studentship begins 1 October 2009. Deadline for applications: 30 January 2009.

Eligibility: CEP seeks candidates interested in ethics or political philosophy, who are also interested in making philosophy accessible. In 2009 proposals are invited for a PhD exploring any theme in ethical philosophy.


From the announcement:

CEP is a research centre set up to develop ethical philosophy, an original approach which uses participatory methods to give priority to the perspective of the done-to or victim, rather than that of the agent or bystander. See http://www.dur.ac.uk/cep/

The CEP PhD Student will be registered at Durham University and based in the Philosophy Department with Soran Reader as their lead supervisor. They will develop inter-disciplinary links and research networks at Durham University and beyond. Because CEP is committed to participation, they will also make links with the non-academic community, helping to show how moral philosophy can be accessible and helpful.

The Studentship may be held full- or part-time, and is equivalent in value to an AHRC Doctoral Award (currently £3,390 fees + £13,200 maintenance full-time, part-time pro rata), plus a £1,000 research support grant. To help us expand opportunities at CEP, applicants are expected to apply to suitable sources (e.g. AHRC) for funding, and to agree to use that in place
of CEP funds if successful. Candidates without formal postgraduate training will be considered if they can show evidence of sustained experience beyond first degree level that is specifically relevant to their proposed research.

Candidates should give evidence of research skills (e.g. MA dissertation or equivalent project). Proposals should show a grasp of the CEP approach, including an ability to present complex philosophy simply. Organisational, teaching or IT skills may be an advantage.

Deadline: 30 January 2009. To apply, complete an online PhD application via www.dur.ac.uk/graduate.school, and also send

* cv
* research sample (e.g. dissertation or other project)
* names and contact details for two referees
* short research proposal (500 words max)
* details of external funding applied for

to Dr Soran Reader, CEP, Philosophy Department, Durham University, 50 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in February 2009.

Informal enquiries and queries to centre[dot]ethphil[at]durham[dot]ac[dot]uk