Hi all, Our program is seeking PhD students! We are a good fit for anyone interested in studying the Internet as it pertains to politics, policy, and/or civic engagement. Our location in Washington, DC doesn't hurt for studying those topics either. Best, ~DEEN ----------------------- Seeking Applications for Doctoral Student Fellows, School of Communication at American University, Washington, DC American University invites applications for doctoral student fellows for the PhD Program in Communication. The program is dedicated to educating the next generation of communication scholars and expert professionals. All students will receive full tuition remission as well as a generous living stipend. The PhD program in Communication fosters scholarship that builds new theory and knowledge, and enhances the ability of institutions, social groups, and professionals to apply that knowledge to undertake salient political and social challenges. Courses cover a wide spectrum of issues addressing the cultural, technological, economic, and policy forces shaping the media system, and emphasizing the role of new media in civil society and democracy, a theme consistent with the core public service mission of American university. Students work closely with a faculty advisor to create an individualized program of electives. This interdisciplinary degree includes communication classes, as well as courses from other units on campus, organized around the student's choice of a thematic concentrations. The innovative design of this accelerated program enables students who enter with a research-focused masters degree to complete the PhD in three years. The priority application deadline is December 15, 2012. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Learn more at http://www.american.edu/soc/phd -- Deen Freelon, Ph.D. Assistant Professor American University School of Communication Office: Asbury 228A dfreelon@gmail.com http://dfreelon.org