The CIPR and PRIME Research are pleased to announce that the 2012 fellowship award is now open for entries.
The award supports and encourages graduate student interest in applied public relations research as a career opportunity.
Deadline: Saturday 30 June 2012.
Prize
- The Fellow will work at PRIME Research's Oxford office in United Kingdom for six weeks following the end of the academic year to learn more about public relations research including data collection, data analysis, interpretation of research results and consultation.
- The Fellow will be responsible for carrying out work as assigned by his or her supervisor along with other tasks to be determined in advance of the Fellowship.
- The Fellow will enjoy all the benefits of part-time employment at PRIME Research including a dedicated work place, a computer, a phone, etc.
- At the end of this experience, the Fellow will complete a paper contributing to the body of knowledge in applied public relations research. The supervisor, CIPR and Fellow, will assign the topic and the paper may be published by the Chartered Institute for Public Relations.
- In exchange for the above, the Fellow will be awarded a £4,000 stipend along with free walk-to-work accommodation.
Who is eligible?
- Graduate students in public relations/communication who are studying in UK or Europe and interested in a career in public relations research.
- Applicants must have completed at least one year of study toward a graduate degree, and at least one methodology course in research methods (e.g., survey, content analysis, experimental design, etc.).
- Additional requirements include: basic knowledge of statistics, computer and internet proficiency, excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken), and appropriate legal status to work in the UK in such a position.
Required application materials
- All materials should be emailed to oxford@prime-research.com
- Application form should completed and emailed
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of interest, including brief description of research interests and proposed topic for the final paper for publication
- Personal statement explaining why the applicant is qualified for the Fellowship
- Recommendation letter sent directly from the applicant's faculty advisor
Application form
Download application form (Word format).
Contact
Please direct any enquiries relating to this award to Sarah McMonagle at SarahM@cipr.co.uk.
