Call for Applications for the PhD & MA in Human Rights (International Program)

Dear Colleagues,

Re: Call for Applications for the PhD in Human Rights and Peace Studies (International Program) and the MA in Human Rights (International Program)

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for the PhD in Human Rights and Peace Studies (International Program) and the MA in Human Rights (International Program), Mahidol University, Thailand.

The PhD in Human Rights and Peace Studies is the only PhD program of its kind in Asia, while the MA is the longest running graduate degree program in Human Rights in Asia. These programs offer a unique opportunity to engage in depth with the highly important issues of human rights and peace in the world today. The objectives of the programs are to produce graduates with excellent research skills and thorough theoretical and conceptual knowledge of these fields, and who are able to apply this knowledge to the field.

Applications must be made on the form attached herewith. The form can also be downloaded from the homepage of the Center for Human Rights Studies and Social Development at www.humanrights-mu.org. The applications will be reviewed twice a year: November 15, 2009 and January 31, 2010 for the academic year beginning in June, 2010. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply by November 15, 2009 in order to allow time to arrange financial support for study.

We hereby invite eligible candidates to apply for the PhD in Human Rights and Peace Studies and MA in Human Rights. In addition, we would appreciate it if you could kindly pass on information about these programs to your colleagues who may be interested in applying.

We are very thankful for your attention and kind cooperation.

Yours Sincerely,

For more information please contact:

Center for Human Rights Studies and Social Development

Tel. 66 2 441-4125 ext. 400/401

Fax. 66 2 889-2151E-mail: chariya_bunto@yahoo.com, ohrsd@yahoo.com, admin@humanrights-mu.org
Website: http://www.humanrights-mu.org