Deadline: 10 January 2017
The University of Michigan in partnership with the Social Science Research Council’s Transregional Virtual Research Institute is pleased to announce the inaugural Doctoral Institute on “Global Media and Communication” to facilitate and advance rigorous inter-disciplinary doctoral dissertation research on global media and communication in a range of contexts worldwide.
Program Goals
By bringing together PhD students from media and communication programs (and allied disciplines) from around the world, this doctoral institute creates a space to discuss and develop critical approaches to the study of global media and communication. The goals of the institute are as follows:
- Deepen participants’ theoretical and empirical foundations for the study of media and globalization.
- Introduce applicants to the intersections of area studies and global media and communication studies.
- Foster comparative and cross- and trans-regional research, particularly focused on InterAsian and Afro-Asian perspectives.
- Facilitate logistical preparation for field research, archival research, and other forms of qualitative and critical research. Develop a diverse network of advanced graduate students working on their dissertations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications from PhD students from communication, media studies, and related fields who are embarking on their dissertation research in the areas of global and transnational media, broadly defined.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit SSRC Call for Applications.