Overview
Key Studentship Information
The Islam-UK Centre at Cardiff University is pleased to invite applications for the Cardiff University Jameel Scholarships. Founded in 2005, the Islam-UK Centre works towards the promotion of better understanding of Islam and the life of Muslims in Britain, through high quality teaching and research. Its activities address issues which are central to the situation of Muslims in contemporary Britain. The Centre provides unique training and research opportunities for those seeking onward employment in a range of academic and non-academic careers.
Cardiff University Jameel MA Scholarships – 4 scholarships available for the MA in Islam in Contemporary Britain (September 2012 start):
We are seeking exceptional UK resident applicants with a first or upper second class honours degree. Candidates should also have applied online for admission to the MA in Islam in Contemporary Britain.
Funding
Each successful Cardiff University Jameel Scholar has full UK/EU tuition fees paid and receives a generous stipend equivalent to an AHRC stipend plus access to a travel & conference allowance. Full-time MA awards will provide funding for one year.
Eligibility
We are seeking exceptional UK resident applicants with a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised university.
Candidates should also demonstrate:
- A first class or very high upper-second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject from a recognised university
- Full awards are open only to UK and EU nationals who satisfy UK residency requirements
- Evidence of a clear ambition to develop an academic research career in the area of Islam and Muslims in Britain
- Priority will be given to candidates with a proven track-record of interest in, and/or enthusiasm for, working with British Muslims
Cardiff University Jameel Scholarships (Master's Studentship)
Reference Number: P383
Closing Date:10/04/2012
Duration:1 year full-time
Funding Amount:UK/EU Fees plus stipend
Level of Study:Postgraduate Taught
Regions:UK
How to Apply
All applicants are required to complete the following:
1. Cardiff University Postgraduate online application for the MA in Islam in Contemporary Britain.
This can only be completed by using the Cardiff University Student Information and Management System (SIMS) where applicants will need to register as a ‘New User’. In order to do this, the applicant first needs to go to the Applicant's Portal and follow the instructions for applying for the MA Islam in Contemporary Britain: Full-time. Applications must be made by 10th April 2012.
2. An MA Jameel Scholarships Application Form, all sections of which must be completed in full. MA Jameel Scholarships Application Forms are available to download on the right. Completed forms must be submitted as an email attachment with the heading ‘MA Jameel Scholarships’ to Marina Peters by10th April 2012.
3. Two references, of which AT LEAST one, must be from a University from which the applicant has graduated. References should be completed on a Referee Report Form which should be sent as an email attachment to Marina Peters. References must be received by 10th April 2012.
The MA Referee Report Form is available to download here. Applicants should follow instructions given on the MA Referee Report Form. Please note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that references are received by 10th April 2012. Failure to do so will compromise the application.
Application forms can be found here.
Checklist for applicants
1. Submit Cardiff University online application by 10th April 2012.
2. Submit Jameel Scholarships Application Form as an email attachment to Marina Peters by 10th April 2012.
3. Request each referee (2) to submit an MA Referee Report Form as an email attachment to Marina Peters by 10th April 2012.
Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, Humanities Building, Colum Drive, Cardiff, CF10 3EU in July.
Full application instructions are available online.
Application Deadline: 10th April 2012. Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 30th April 2012.
Additional Information
Enquiries: If you would like to talk in more detail about your application, please email JameelScholarships leaving your name and telephone number, and addressing your enquiry to Dr Saira Malik. Please make clear that you are enquiring about the Jameel MA Scholarships.
http://coursefinder.cf.ac.uk/funding/P383.html
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