Saturday, 25 February 2012

SCHOLARSHIPS Australia: Postgraduate Scholarship on International Migration and Social Transformation, University of Sydney

Summary


Professor Stephen Castles, Canada Research Chair in Sociology, is up to four outstanding dissertation of us connected to 2 semesters behavior in 2010, with the research project funded by the CRA "Social Transformation and International Migration in the 21st century. " This project will be reviewed five years of theoretical and methodological research on international migration.

The project: The project's starting point is the assumption that the mobility of people is a normal part of social life. In times of rapid change in international migration tends to grow in volume and shape of a factor more important for the company. Migration is not only the result of changes, nor a cause of change, but an integral part of the process of social transformation. This project is interdisciplinary, exploring the relationships between different socio-spatial designed. global factors, such as different effects in different types of radar because they mediated by local and national historical experiences and cultural models. An interdisciplinary approach, the findings of links between micro-level research in sociology, anthropology and cultural studies at the macro-level over the economy, politics, economics, law and geography. The project has three phases:

1.Theoretical and conceptual work on understanding the relationship between migration and social transformation to improve
2.Fieldwork strongly influenced areas of the social transformation of two and Migration: Mexico and Ghana, most regions of origin of immigrants, primarily South Korea and Australia as a destination region
3.De national and local results of the case study will be used for the review and revision of the conceptual framework
The Project Manager is a professor and researcher of international renown castles in the area of global migration - View Profile: http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/ssp/staff/profiles/stephen_castles.shtml

Successful applicants will be expected in the theoretical and methodological work of the project and participate in at least one case study. It is also possible for periods as visiting scholars in both countries and fieldwork in research leading to migration at the University of Oxford and elsewhere.


Eligible applicants

Candidates must have the following characteristics:

1.A good credit or a Masters degree in relevant social sciences (sociology, or there may be another appropriate discipline)
2.Strong research and analysis, as shown, through publications, writing samples, or equivalent
3.Strong interest in international migration and familiarity with the literature and debates in this area
4.Good communication skills written and oral and ability to work in teams
5.Knowledge of language, culture and society at least one area of fieldwork

Applicants who qualify for the APA / UPA scholarships in 2010 should be used, apply 2 semesters for these scholarships. APA / UPA application can be found at http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/postgraduate_awards.shtml

Applicants must submit a separate application for admission to a limited degree with the University. For more information, see http://www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/how_to_apply.shtml be found.

Grants:

The grant is equal to the rate of ABS ($ 22,500 per year in 2010) and not more than three years term, subject to satisfactory progress. may be granted in special cases an extension of up to 6 months. Foreign students are invited to show, however, does not apply to fees for international students.

Guide:

Applications should be addressed to Professor Castles and Kate Quinn, Research Support, School of Political and Social Science, RC Mills Building (A26), Room 144, University of Sydney NSW 2006 (telephone: +61 (0) 2 9036 5422 + sydney.edu.au kate.quinn 61 (0) 2 9036 5422 E-mail: @).

Request

Applications must be eligible, a letter opposite to the attributes, an overview of your research interests, copies of transcripts and the names and contact details of two referees. Contact Ms. Quinn with questions about the application process.

Registration deadline: 05 July 2012

Candidates may also be able to directly discuss Prof. castles, their ideas for research, and a face-to-face, phone or Skype will be organized if necessary. Prof. locks can be contacted at the Academy of Political and Social Sciences (telephone: +61 (0) 2 9351 2641 +61 (0) 2 9351 2641 Fax: 02 9036 9380, Email: sydney@stephen.castles. Edu. AU ).

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