Ageing Sector PhD Studentships in QUB

The School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work within Queen’s University Belfast is offering two full-time PhD studentships to strengthen the evidence-base of the Ageing Sector in Northern Ireland.  Funding is available for three years, and will cover university fees and pay a stipend.  These studentships will focus upon: (1) Age-Friendly Society and Communities - this will address whether society and communities in Northern Ireland are age-friendly, especially for older people, and the research will inform policy and practice in Northern Ireland.  (2) Older Women Living with Domestic Violence, Alcohol and Substance Misuse.  For further information, funding regulations, and how to apply, visit the School’s website at: www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofSociologySocialPolicySocialWork/NewsandEvents/Title,419253,en.html   The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th November 2013.