PhD Schoolarships at Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University offers 6 PhD scholarships in Tourism for 2008
We are now seeking 6 outstanding individuals to take up three-year, fully funded (£12,900 stipend p.a. plus fees covered-tax free) full time PhD studentship appointments in Tourism in 2008. The studentships are offered within the International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research
International Centre for Tourism & Hospitality Research
Bournemouth University is committed to building on areas of academic strength through an ambitious and sustained programme of investment. Research in the School of Services Management is organised around our research centres, each of which comprises both teaching staff and research students. The ICTHR is pleased to offer six of fully funded PhD studentships. Please note within the School of Services Management that only one of these studentships will be offered to an overseas fee-based candidate and the remainder to Home/EU fee-based candidates. Candidates for the fully-funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 3 years. All candidates must satisfy the School’s minimum doctoral entry criteria for studentships of: an honours degree at Upper Second Class (2.1) and/or an appropriate Masters degree. An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first language. In addition to satisfying basic entry criteria, the Research Centre will look closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring to their chosen research project.
Please click on the project names listed below to go direct to details of individual projects.
eTOURISM: SOCIAL NETWORKING ONLINE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TOURISM (WEB 2.0-TRAVEL 2.0)(PDF 65kb)
eTOURISM: WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES AND LOCATION-BASED SERVICES (PDF 65kb)
ADAPTING TOURISM FOR A LOWER CARBON FUTURE: AN HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HOLIDAY TRAVEL (PDF 65kb)
PRO-POOR TOURISM: A REALISTIC STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN SELECTED ASIAN COUNTRIES (PDF 65kb)
OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY, WELLBEING AND THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY (PDF 65kb)
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND DISPLACEMENT EFFECTS (PDF 65kb)
If you would like to contact a member of staff to find out more information then please email the project supervisor identified with a particular area of study. Alternatively, you can also arrange to view the School and its facilities by emailing the administrator, Karen Ward : [email protected]
Closing Date
The final closing date for applications is 31 July 2008.
However, applications are assessed independently and offers may be made to ideal candidates throughout the process. As such – apply early to avoid disappointment.
For further information visit
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/studentships
http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/studentships/phd_studentships.html
Terms and Conditions http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/studentships/docs/terms_and_conditions.pdf
How to apply http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/studentships/how_to_apply.html
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