Deadline: 26.06.2008.

At the end of June there will be a joint ESRC/AHRC call for proposals for Research Fellowships addressing key elements of the cross-Council programme on Global Uncertainties: Security for All in a Changing World.

RCUK Global Uncertainties Programme:  Security for All in a Changing World ESRC/AHRC Fellowships on Ideas and Beliefs
Call Launch: 30th June 2008

The cross-Council programme aims to understand the nature and interactions of five global phenomena: conflict, crime, environmental degradation, poverty and terrorism. Within this cross-Council framework, this Fellowship call will focus specifically on ideas and beliefs. The call specification is currently under development but headline issues will likely include: How ideas and beliefs evolve that underpin risks and threats evolve, and why and when do these develop into violent or criminal activities Role of access to knowledge and information Communication and representation of risks and threats including the use of language, images and symbolism Relationship between national security and civil liberties debates Role of different security institutions We will be running workshops in different parts of the UK to explain the call to potential applicants. Current thinking is for workshops in Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Southampton.

Please see the ESRC web page for further information and updates on workshop details:  www.esrc.ac.uk/gufellowships/

Any queries should be directed to: gufells@esrc.ac.uk.