The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading is inviting applicants for PhD studentships in the language sciences. Research in the school covers work in psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics, language development, bi-/multilingualism, and language disorders. We are looking for students interested in pursuing PhD projects along these broad themes. Successful applicants will have full access to facilities within the School, which include eye-tracking, TMS, EEG and MRI, and will become members of the various labs and research centres across the School and university. This includes the Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics Lab and the Acquired Brain and Communication Disorders Lab within the School, and the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism and the Centre for Integrative Neuroscience and Neurodynamics across the university. A number of PhD studentships are currently available for study beginning in October 2021, as described below.
SeNNS Doctoral Training Partnership
The University of Reading is part of the ESRC funded SeNSS Doctoral Training Partnership which awards studentships for either 3-year PhD study, or combined MSc/PhD study involving a 1-year MSc followed by 3-year PhD. These studentships are open to UK and international applicants, and cover fees at the UK rate, and a yearly stipend. International students must be able to make up the difference between UK and international fees. Eligibility for UK applicants is defined as being a UK national, have settled or pre-settled status, or have indefinite leave to remain. All other applicants will be treated as international. Interested applicants should contact esrcdtp@reading.ac.uk with an expression of interest by December 11th, 2020.
Magdalen Vernon Studentship
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences also offers the Magdalen Vernon Studentship. This is a 4-year PhD award that covers UK fees and provides a graduate teaching assistantship. International students are welcome to apply if they are able to make up the difference between UK and international fees. The deadline for applications is December 11th, 2020.
University International Research Studentships
The University of Reading also offers 3-year studentships to (non-UK) international students. This year, International Research Studentships will be awarded on either a fees + stipend basis, or on a fees-only basis. The deadline for applications for International Studentships is January 11th, 2021.
Further information on all schemes is available via the university’s Graduate School Website. Interested applicants should contact the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at pcls.pgr@reading.ac.uk to register their interest in applying. Interested applicants should also contact potential supervisors at Reading (see staff list within the School here) to discuss their proposal and application.