[Candrama] Fwd: Funded PhD: Sport and Performance, Northumbria University

[Robin Whittaker]

Dear Colleagues,

This may be of interest to some.

Best,
Robin.

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Dr. Robin C. Whittaker
Associate Professor & Drama Advisor
Department of English, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB
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https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/research-degrees/

Sport and Performance (Advert Ref: RDF18/ART/LENNOX)
Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences
Application Deadline: 28 January 2018
Details
This studentship examines the multifaceted relationship between sport and performance. Led by Principal Supervisor Dr Solomon Lennox with a supervisory team drawn from Performance Studies scholars in the Department of Arts, applications are invited from those wishing to engage with theatre and performance studies as their primary theoretical lens.

Proposals may explore, but are not limited to, the following topics:
• Sport and contemporary performance
• Sport and the script
• Sport and performance art
• Sport and dance
• Performance ethnographies
• Performance and sporting space(s)/place(s)
• Performance and sporting bodies

Proposals may be for Practice as Research projects as well as more traditional research projects.

Eligibility and How to Apply:
Please note eligibility requirement:
• Academic excellence of the proposed student i.e. 2:1 (or equivalent GPA from non-UK universities [preference for 1st class honours]); or a Masters (preference for Merit or above); or APEL evidence of substantial practitioner achievement.
• Appropriate IELTS score, if required.
• Applicants cannot apply for this funding if currently engaged in Doctoral study at Northumbria or elsewhere.

For further details of how to apply, entry requirements and the application form, see:
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research-degrees/how-to-apply/<https://www.findaphd.com/common/clickCount.aspx?theid=92616&type=199&DID=1151&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.northumbria.ac.uk%2fresearch%2fpostgraduate-research-degrees%2fhow-to-apply%2f>

Please note: Applications that do not include a research proposal of approximately 1,000 words (not a copy of the advert), or that do not include the advert reference (e.g. RDF18/…) will not be considered.

Deadline for applications: 28 January 2018

Start Date: 1 October 2018

Northumbria University takes pride in, and values, the quality and diversity of our staff. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality and is a member of the Euraxess network, which delivers information and support to professional researchers
Funding Notes
The studentship includes a full stipend, paid for three years at RCUK rates (for 2017/18, this is £14,553 pa) and fees
References
Lennox, S. Essai: Liminal spaces and experimental practices in the Warrior Muay Thai training camp (2016) Theatre, Dance and Performance Training

Lennox. S. The Boxing Ring as Heterotopia on the Contemporary Stage (Forthcoming)
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