AHRC Postgraduate Studentship Information

In session 2012/13 the University will be offering a number of postgraduate studentships under the AHRC's Block Grant Partnership scheme in the following areas:

Doctoral Awards:

Archaeology
Celtic Studies
Creative Writing
English and Scottish Language and Literature (some topics in English Language and Linguistics are also eligible for ESRC awards)
Film Studies and Television Studies
History (some topics in Economic and Social History are also eligible for ESRC awards)
History of Art, Architecture and Design
Music
Theatre Studies
Theology & Religious Studies

Masters Awards:

English Language and Literature (including Scottish Literature)
Film Studies and Television Studies
History of Art, Architecture and Design
Librarianship, Archives, Record Management and Information Science

(ALL AWARDS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY AHRC)

Potential applicants are advised to consult the AHRC Guidelines on Postgraduate Funding Opportunities for information on the Block Grant Partnership Scheme, on the AHRC subject domains, and on academic and residency criteria. AHRC studentships are funded at the UK Research Council rate. A 'full' studentship is offered to those meeting UK residency criteria and covers all postgraduate fees and a maintenance allowance. Applications for part-time study will be considered. EU nationals resident in the EU/EEA may be eligible for a 'fees-only' studentship. Applicants are strongly advised to consult the appropriate School pages for information on the research and teaching strengths of subject areas in the College.

How to apply:

All applicants for a scholarship, including current University of Glasgow students applying for funding for 2nd/3rd year(s) of study should complete a scholarship application form - Application form for funding 2012/13  . The completed form should be sent to the appropriate School contact:

School of Culture & Creative Arts - Jeanette.Berrie@glasgow.ac.uk

School of Critical Studies -  critstudies-PGScholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

School of Humanities –  humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk

School of Modern Languages & Cultures - Carolyn.Donaldson@glasgow.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 8 March 2012. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Applicants should expect to hear about the outcome of the competition by the end of May 2012.