PhD Scholarships in the area of Children, Welfare and Gender

Pending approval of budget

Bodø University College (BUC), Norway, in collaboration with University of Malawi, San Carlos University, Guatemala, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and University of Havana, Cuba hereby announce four PhD Scholarships for study in the area of Children, Gender and Welfare in Comparative Social Work.

Successful candidates are expected to undertake comparative research across at least two of the participating network countries (Cuba, Guatemala, Malawi, Norway, South Africa and Russia) in one of the following areas:

• Children and youth in difficult circumstances
• Women in difficult circumstances 

A gender perspective must underscore the research.  In undertaking the comparative research candidates will unravel how particular political, cultural and welfare systems impact the areas of investigation.

The academic training component requires the following doctorial courses:

2007: Bodø University College:	Comparative Methodology and Research design	10 ects
2008: University of Havana & University of San Carlos	Gender and/or childhood	10 ects
2008: University of KwaZulu-Natal	Ethics and Science Theory	10 ects

Eligibility criteria:

• Masters qualification in Social Work or a related social science qualification, preferably in sociology, development studies or gender studies; 
• A citizen or permanent resident in one of the participating countries (Cuba, Malawi, Gautamala and South Africa) currently living in their country of residence; 
• Full-time availability for a period of three years to ensure timely completion of the PhD programme; Willingness and availability to travel to designated countries; 
• Ability to speak, read and write English.

 Application process:

Application form and details of the project proposal are available on-line. For further enquiries, copies of the application form and details of the project proposal email :

• Main contact at BUC: Siv.oltedal@hibo.no
• Administrative contact at BUC: synnoeve.tollaali@hibo.no
• International Office at BUC: international@hibo.no, phone: -47-75517870
• Main contact in South: Dr Pierson Ntata mail: pntata@chanco.unima.mw

Requirements[i]:

-         Completed application form

-         Full curriculum vitae

-         Letter of motivation by the applicant

-         Academic transcripts 

-         Names and contact details of two referees

-         A 4-5 page concept paper related to the broad topic of the research.  The concept paper should elucidate how you would conceptualise and implement the research within the broad guidelines contained in the project proposal.

-    Valid passport

The completed application form and accompanying documents must be sent by e-mail to:

• Administrative contact at BUC: synnoeve.tollaali@hibo.no
• International Office at BUC: international@hibo.no

(If necessary telefax can be used, number: 47- 75517845)

and by normal mail to:

Bodø University College,

Dept of Social Sciences,

v/ Tollaali

8049 BODOE

NORWAY

Deadline for application: 1^st. of March 2007

Selection process

Final selection will be made by a panel consisting of representatives of at least two of the participating countries.  All candidates will have to go through a selection interview. 

[i] Copies of diplomas/confirmations must be stamped and signed by a licensed copying agency or a public office, such as the participating network universities.