There are numerous ways to get involved with CHRC. We encourage all interested people to explore how they can best support and engage in our programs and projects. We welcome proposals for PhD research.UEL students are welcome to visit the library of the CHRC which benefits from a collection of books on human rights and conflict.UEL students are invited to do independent research papers on topics suggested by the members of CHRC. The papers will be reviewed by the members of CHRC and will be published online.
Join Us
Whether you choose to check out our website for research project updates, join us on facebook, follow our twitter feed, join our network on LinkedIn, or sign up to receive our newsletter, you can engage with CHRC from anywhere.
Attend the CHRC Seminars
The CHRC promotes the study of human rights norms and institutions, especially in conflict and post-conflict situations, and facilitates human rights training for policy-makers, students and the civil society actors.
The CHRC holds a series of seminars throughout the year. The seminars feature established human rights and international law experts and academics and range from panels and workshops to conferences.
The CHRC will organise a post-graduate student conference in 2013. For further information please see here.
Volunteer or Intern
Periodically, the CHRC will offer internship and volunteer opportunities. To see what opportunities may be available and for instructions on how to submit an application, please email chrc@uel.ac.uk.
PhD Studentship
The University of East London, School of Law and Social Sciences, is pleased to advertise a 3-year PhD studentship (http://www.uel.ac.uk/lss/). A successful candidate will be supervised by a team led by Professor Chandra Lekha Sriram, and become a member of the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict (CHRC: www.uel.ac.uk/chrc).Deadline is 30 March 2013. For further information click here.
The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides an annual stipend of £15,590 (Research Council recommended rate plus £2000 for London costs), payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and research costs. The stipend is tax-free.
Applications must demonstrate a clear research proposal focused upon topics related to the violation and protection of human rights in conflict-affected situations, and/or post-atrocity justice and rule of law and human rights promotion.The holder of the studentship will be expected to:
• Complete their doctoral studies and submit the dissertation in a timely fashion
• Prepare papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in and contribute to research activities of the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict and the School
• Undertake up to three hours of academic support activity per week
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