PhD Research Project: Gender based violence, sexual assault and older adults

Dr Parveen Ali and Dr Sharron Hinchliff invite proposals for research projects that explore gender based violence, including sexual assault, in older adults. Because this is an emerging area of research within nursing and allied-health care, we are leaving it open to the applicant to define the specific research area and develop their research question. However, we expect that the proposed project will explore the intersections of age and gender, along with other social categories as appropriate including disability, socio-economic status, sexual/gender identity, race/ethnic background. Proposals should be informed by a qualitative or mixed methods study design and have implications for health care practice.

Supervisors: Dr Sharron Hinchliff & Dr Parveen Ali

Enquiries:
Interested candidates should in the first instance contact Dr Sharron Hinchliff,
01142222045 s.hinchliff@sheffield.ac.uk

How to apply

Please apply through our online postgraduate application system including the Scholarship Application section where you need to tick the ’University Scholarships’ box. The form will ask you to summarise your research proposal in less than 800 words. If you are unsure about what to put in this section, please contact your prospective supervisor. Please name your supervisor and select their department (Nursing & Midwifery) through the online form.

Deadline: 5pm 1st February 2017

Funding Notes

Funding

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Doctoral Academy Scholarships cover Home/EU fee and RCUK rate stipend for three years. Overseas students may apply but will need to fund the difference between the Home and Overseas fee from another source.

Proposed start date: October 2017

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have a first or upper second class honors degree or significant research experience.