Scholarships at at York St. John University, UK

5 PhD Studentships at York St. John University, UK Research PhD Studentships http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/default.asp?Page_ID=6448 The University invites applications for five competitively awarded fully-funded research studentships, to commence 1 October 2009. Applicants must have (or be about to complete) a relevant degree (at least a 2:1 Honours or a Masters) and should submit a proposal that clearly demonstrates an aptitude for researching a specific topic covered by one of the following themes or areas:

• Performance and Performativity in the Arts - Prof Gary Peters
• Spirituality and Education - Prof Julian Stern
• Participation motivation in sport and its impact on health related behaviour in children and youth - Prof Howard Hall
• Motivational processes associated with multidimensional perfectionism in sport and exercise - Prof Howard Hall
• Practical and Empirical Theology - Dr Andrew Village, within one of the following areas: Cathedral Studies; Attitudes and beliefs of lay Christians; Prejudice, race and religion

The studentships will include the payment of all tuition fees and carry a bursary of £13,500 per annum. Studentships will be renewed annually, subject to suitable academic progress, for a maximum of 3 years. Students will be provided with excellent facilities in the University`s new Graduate Centre located in the historic city of York. Research degrees are awarded by the University of Leeds For further information E: graduatecentre@yorksj.ac.uk T:01904 876753 . Closing date for applications is 7 August 2009 http://www2.yorksj.ac.uk/default.asp?Page_ID=6448