Fully-Funded PhD Studentship in Ageing Studies at Swansea University in UK, 2014

Swansea University is inviting application for a fully-funded PhD studentship in Ageing Studies. Applicants should have or be studying for a master’s degree in psychology, sociology, ageing studies, health, transport planning, or engineering. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong interest in transport issues and ageing. The studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £13,863 p.a. for three years (subject to satisfactory progress). The application deadline is 17th October 2014.

Study Subject(s): Studentship is awarded in ageing studies: Driving Cessation in Older Adults: The Role of Planning in Breaking the Link with Depression & Isolation at Swansea University.
Course Level: Studentship is available for pursuing PhD research program at Swansea University.
Scholarship Provider: Swansea University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-Academic requirements: Applicants should have, or be studying for, a master’s degree in psychology, sociology, ageing studies, health, transport planning, or engineering. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong interest in transport issues and ageing.
-Residency criteria: Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is open to UK/EU students only.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom can apply for this PhD studentship.

Scholarship Description: Swansea University’s College of Human and Health Sceinces invites applications for a 3 year fully-funded PhD studentship investigating driving cessation in older adults. Giving-up driving in later life has been identified as an important transition point and precursor of increased isolation in later life. It is strongly correlated with an increase in depression and loneliness (Fonda, et al., 2001; Ling and Mannion, 1995; Marattoli et al, 1997). Such loss of mobility is a predictor of reduction in independence in older adults, being associated with indicative measures such as activities of daily living (ADLs, e.g. Hybels et al, 2010), level of participation in social roles (Anaby et al., 2009), “life space constriction” (Stalvey et al. 1999) and consequent development of frailty (Xue et al., 2007) and need for care.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Studentship are awarded for a period of three years (subject to satisfactory progress).

What does it cover? This PhD studentship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a tax free stipend of £13,863 p.a.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: To apply for this studentship, please complete the College of Human and Health Sciences Scholarship Application Form and return to Maria Davis by email: a.m.davis-at-swansea.ac.uk or post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17th October 2014.

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