As part of its Placement Fellowship Scheme the Economic and Social and Arts and Humanities Research Councils welcome applications from academics for a placement fellowship based in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Scheme encourages arts, humanities and social science researchers to spend time within a partner organisation to undertake policy relevant research and to develop the research skills of partner employees. The Fellowship will be jointly funded by the AHRC and DCMS while the Fellow remains employed by his/her institution.
Project Title
Working with the DCMS Science and Research Advisory Committee working group on health and well-being
Length of Fellowship
Twelve months ( part-time, minimum of 50 per cent time)
Proposed start date
As soon as possible after March 2011
Location of Fellowship
DCMS, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH
The closing date for this call is 26 January 2011.
All applications under this scheme must be made through the Research Council’s Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) process. You must have a Je-S account to gain access to the system. If you are unsure about this you should contact your Research Office for further guidance. Further information can be found on the ESRC website.
For more information on the expected tasks and skills required on the placement as well as all information on making an application please read the Guidance Notes on the ESRC website thoroughly.
Should you have any enquiries regarding the call please email Rob Keegan at AHRC or Lesley Lilley at ESRC.