The scheme provides an opportunity for an AHRC funded postgraduate student to be seconded to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) to assist in producing objective briefing materials for MPs and Peers.
POST is keen to explore the seamless culture between the arts and sciences, so although the fellow will work on a policy topic predominantly grounded in science and technology, applications should demonstrate a clear emphasis on an Arts or Humanities discipline.
Who is eligible to apply? Any AHRC funded PhD students who will be entering their 2nd or 3rd year on 1st October 2012 (or 3rd, 4th or 5th year if part time).
The Placement: The fellowship will take place over a three month period, with a likely starting date between September 2012 and May 2013.
The closing date is 4pm on the 20 April.
Applicants should read the AHRC POST 2012 guidance note prior to submitting the following documents:
• An application form that includes a summary briefing on a potential POSTnote document
• An equal opportunities form (optional)
The PDF forms can be filled in using Acrobat Reader, available as a free download from: http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
Completed documents should be emailed to Dylan Law – d.law@ahrc.ac.uk
Please note, neither AHRC nor POST will be able to offer feedback on unsuccessful proposals.
Following the submission of your application: AHRC and POST will draw up a short list of the best applications and will invite those applicants to an interview towards the end of May 2012.