MPhil Studentship in Age-Friendly MTR Walking Environment
School of Graduate Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
Two-year MPhil studentship (1 September 2024 - 31 August 2026)
Project area: Sensory experience of older adults in MTR walking environment
Supervisor: Professor Eric TH Chan (https://scholars.ln.edu.hk/en/persons/tak-hin-eric-chan)
Project description
This is a research project supported by the MTR Research Funding Scheme. The project seeks to examine the role of walking environments in older adults’ MTR trips, explore their specific sensory challenges and identify areas in which the current infrastructure and design can be improved to cater to their sensory needs. This project will employ a mixed-methods design, combining walk-along qualitative interviews, questionnaire surveys and participatory workshop to provide evidence-based recommendations for creating a more age-friendly and inclusive MTR walking environments in Hong Kong.
What the studentship offers
This is a 24-month MPhil studentship with a monthly stipend of HK$18,640 (rate for 2024-25, and subject to annual review) to cover your living expenses. You will have to pay an annual tuition fee during your study period. The studentship is open to local Hong Kong and international students. The expected commencement date of study is 1 September 2024. The application is separate from the normal MPhil/PhD application and unsuccessful applicants for this studentship funded by MTR Research Funding Scheme will not be automatically considered for the normal round of 2024-25 MPhil admission.
Eligibility for Admission Consideration
Applicants applying for admission to the MPhil programme should meet the minimum University entrance requirements and if applicable, the minimum English language requirement. Details are available from the admission website for research postgraduate programmes (https://www.ln.edu.hk/rpg/admission/requirement/admission-criteria-and-requirements).
A desired candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Arts, Geography, Urban Planning / Design or a related field, and is fluent in English and preferably in Cantonese. He/She should have experience in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research, preferably with experience in conducting semi-structured interviews, focus groups and/or questionnaire surveys. In short, the candidate shall have advanced statistical knowledge including good knowledge in using SPSS & AMOS. Candidates who have published high quality papers in peer-reviewed conferences and journals, or demonstrating an enthusiasm to publish will be highly desirable.
Application Period and Procedures
Interested parties, please submit an application to the University’s Online Admission System via the internet at https://apply.ln.edu.hk/ by 22 April 2024 (application deadline extended from 31 March 2024). Please select the MPhil programme in Urban Studies and indicate Prof. Eric Chan as your preferred supervisor in the online application form.
Application Fee
HK$400
For enquiries about the research project, please email Professor Eric TH Chan ([email protected]).