A 3-year studentship is offered at the Anglia Ruskin University regarding the project: “Establishing a sport-specific, evidence-based classification system for golfers with a vision impairment”. This PhD project aims to design a golf-specific classification system for golfers with a vision impairment and will be undertaken in collaboration with the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA).
Through various experimental and observational research studies (e.g. literature review, survey, laboratory and/or field-based testing), this PhD project will aim to:
- Establish the minimum impairment criterion,
- Establish the number of classes necessary,
- Determine if a handicap system is a worthwhile addition to the system,
- Discover key stakeholder opinions on the new system and how they were communicated.
The successful applicant intends to start in April 2024, providing a tax-free stipend of £18,622 per annum plus tuition fees at the UK rate. Due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only available as a full-time position and to UK candidates. Project location: ARU Cambridge campus and fieldwork where appropriate. Prospective candidates who would not be Cambridge-based are encouraged to contact the principal supervisor prior to application (contact details below). Candidates for this PhD Studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD within 3 years.
How to apply: To apply, complete the application form available via “Apply online” on Sport and Exercise Sciences PhD. Complete the variant of the form for full-time study with a start date of 18 April 2024. Please ensure the reference ‘PhD Studentship: Establishing a sport-specific, evidence-based classification system for golfers with a vision impairment’ is clearly stated on the application form, under the title ‘Outline of your proposed research’. Within this section of the application form, applicants should include a 500-word outline of the skills that they would bring to this research project and detail any previous relevant experience.
For enquiries regarding the process and eligibility please contact SE-Research@aru.ac.uk.
Closing date: 19 January 2024.
