Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Bursary
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location: | OXSTALLS CAMPUS |
| Closing Date: | 15/12/2023 |
| Date Posted: | 28/11/2023 |
| Reference: | O263 |
Description
Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Bursary
A professional doctorate bursary (part-time fees for 1 year - £3625) is being offered as part of a strategic plan to develop impact in sport and exercise settings by the University of Gloucestershire. The professional doctorate involves part-time study, normally alongside current employment, with the student expected to start the Professional doctorate with a new cohort on 1st February 2024. Applications where joint funding from an employer is possible will be strongly considered.
Applications are invited for a one-year part time research bursary to undertake a Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise. Candidates would be expected to propose a research project that will make a significant impact in working environments and within organisations. Applications based within the Sport and Exercise cluster research themes would be welcomed:
- Human Movement Dynamics
- Injury Prevention and Coaching Practice
- Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing in Society
We would welcome applications from individuals who have a Masters degree (or equivalent) in a related subject area (e.g., coach education, sports science, exercise science, philosophy, physical activity and well-being, strength and conditioning, sports therapy, physiology, biomechanics) and interests or experiences in:
· Significant industry experience
· Demonstrable interests in applied work with the intention on creating change
· Experience of working with external partners.
· Familiarity of quantitative and qualitative data analysis including use of Excel and SPSS
· Previous demonstrable experience in applied real world settings
Applications should be e-mailed directly to profdocsport@glos.ac.uk before 11pm on the closing date and should include the following:
· Current CV
· A 2 page (maximum) supporting statement detailing your applied experience and a brief research proposal focusing on the impact of the research.
For further information about the nature of the Professional Doctorate please contact either Dr Emily Ryall (eryall@glos.ac.uk ) or Professor Mark De Ste Croix (mdestecroix@glos.ac.uk) (Course Leaders for the Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise)
Closing date for receipt of applications: 15th December 2023
Professional Doctorate will start on 1st February 2024.