Projects in this area will focus on the investigation of an aspect of the structural properties of language from a synchronic or diachronic perspective or both. Projects should focus on core theoretical questions that can be answered with appropriate theoretical and/or experimental methodologies such as corpus analysis. Research projects may focus on the linguistic study of syntactic phenomena (and potentially their change through time or place) and their interfaces with semantics.
We invite projects employing a range of methods. In particular projects may address a core theoretical or empirical debate in the area of syntax and its interface with other linguistic domains. Projects may also aim at developing a syntactic analysis of a particular phenomenon in a given language, dialect or group of languages. We particularly welcome projects focusing on languages studies at Ulster (English, Italian, Greek and Celtic). Students are invited to contact potential supervisors to discuss the proposed focus of the study.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.
We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
If the University receives a large number of applicants for the project, the following desirable criteria may be applied to shortlist applicants for interview.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities.
Appointment will be made on merit.
The University offers the following levels of support:
The following scholarship options are available to applicants worldwide:
These scholarships will cover full-time PhD tuition fees for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance) and will provide a £900 per annum research training support grant (RTSG) to help support the PhD researcher.
Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year (or part-time equivalent) are NOT eligible to apply for an award.
Please note: you will automatically be entered into the competition for the Full Award, unless you state otherwise in your application.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees at the Home rate and a maintenance allowance of £19,237 (tbc) per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance).
This scholarship also comes with £900 per annum for three years as a research training support grant (RTSG) allocation to help support the PhD researcher.
Due consideration should be given to financing your studies. Further information on cost of living
Submission deadline
Monday 19 February 2018
12:00AM
Interview Date
19 March 2018
Preferred student start date
mid September 2018
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