PhD studentship opportunity

The Simplification Centre is a new interdisciplinary research centre  
at the University of Reading, looking at ways to make information  
clearer. We have one funded studentship available now, and we are also  
seeking sponsorship for further studentships that may become available  
in the future.

The Centre is interdisciplinary, and the studentship would suit people  
from a range of academic backgrounds including art and design, the  
humanities, and social sciences such as linguistics, economics, and  
psychology.

We are interested in proposals on a range of topics that include:

• Functional literacy and document design
• Advice and explanation
• Language style and clarity.

There is more information about these topics, and the studentship, at http://www.reading.ac.uk/simplification/Research/sim-phdstudentship.asp

If you are interested in this studentship, please read the fuller  
information first, then contact Rob Waller ([email protected]) to  
discuss your topic ideas informally.

The studentship is open to UK, EU and international students, and  
covers university fees (at the UK/EU level) and a stipend. The  
application should be submitted by 12 June 2009. You can download a  
copy of the postgraduate application form at http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/apply/pg-applicationform.asp
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