Date/Time
Date(s) - 31/03/2022
0:00
Categories
Application Deadline: 31 March 2022
This is an exciting opportunity to carry out postgraduate research with a strong international component. The focus of the Walsh Scholar’s PhD research will include:
- Carrying out a comparative case study of research evaluation perspectives, goals, capacity and practices at three agricultural research institutes (Teagasc-Ireland, AgResearch-New Zealand, and INIA-Uruguay).
- Implementing an in-depth Teagasc case study of two to three portfolios of research activities to understand the relationships between evaluation capacity, evaluation practices and impact.
- Using an action research approach, help institute personnel and other relevant actors to reflect on the intermediate outcomes of the research about standing evaluation practices.
- Supporting a learning process to exchange research findings and experiences among the three research institutes and promote institutional learning in their own networks.
Applicants require a Masters degree in a relevant social science discipline with a broad and interdisciplinary interest. Applicants should have a good understanding of the agriculture research, issues related to agri-food systems and the impact of research. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and prepared to work as part of a team and independently. A full driving licence, valid in Ireland and The Netherlands is also desirable. Candidates whose degree was not taught in English must meet the University’s English language requirement.