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The School of Humanities (Archaeology, Celtic & Gaelic, Classics, Information Studies, History and Philosophy) at the University of Glasgow is pleased to invite applications for PhD studentships through its involvement in the AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Scotland. It is recommended that all applicants contact a member of staff to discuss their application to study and their research proposal. 

Subject Research Postgraduate conveners are happy to discuss any related matters:

Please note that:

• Deadlines are very tight: the deadline for all AHRC/College scholarship applications is Monday 28 November 2022, 12 noon. To be considered for an award, candidates must have applied to study at the University of Glasgow and have provided two academic references through the university’s application system.
• Please note that some Subjects might have an internal deadline: it is important that you check with the relevant Research Postgraduate Convener if there is one.
• All details are on the College of Arts' website

The Carnegie Trust is funding 16 PhD scholarships across all universities within Scotland. The University of Glasgow has been allocated 7 nominations (out of 60 allowed in total across all Scottish HEIs).

In additional to the University of Glasgow internal shortlisting process outlined below, potential applicants and their nominating supervisor should familiarise themselves with the formal application process that the Carnegie Trust will require  shortlisted candidates to complete and ensure that they have all the required additional documentation ready in good time - The Carnegie Trust application process.

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Deadline: 31 May

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• ERC Powerful Plants Project: Archaeobotanical PhD studentship - deadline: 2 June 2023
• Applied Research Collaborative (ARC) PhD Studentship - deadline: 12 June 2023

This bursary is awarded annually to a student who has been awarded a place on a taught postgraduate programme in History (see list below) at the University of Glasgow, and who would otherwise not receive funding for Masters study.

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The bursary shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for one of the following taught postgraduate degrees at the University of Glasgow:

• the MSc in Early Modern History
• the MSc in Gender History
• the MSc in Global History
• the MSc in Global Gender History
• the MSc in History
• the MSc in Medieval History
• the MSc in Modern History
• the MSc in Scottish History
• the MSc in War Studies

2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of tuition fees will not be eligible to apply.

3. The bursary covers UK tuition fees for the above-named degrees at the University of Glasgow (£10,050 in 2023/24).

6. The bursary may be awarded to a Home or International student.

7. The award shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also be given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.

8. Selection shall be undertaken by the Head of Subject in History and/or her/his nominated staff members.

Applicants should submit the following:

• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests

Applications should be sent via e-mail to the Convenor of Taught Postgraduate Programmes in History, Dr Jochen Schenk (Jochen.Schenk@glasgow.ac.uk). The deadline for submission is Friday 11 August 2023.  Decisions will be made and applicants notified as soon as possible thereafter.

This one-off bursary will be awarded to a student who has been accepted on a taught postgraduate programme in History (see list below) at the University of Glasgow, and who would otherwise not receive funding for Masters study.

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The bursary shall be awarded to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for one of the following taught postgraduate degrees at the University of Glasgow:

• the MSc in Early Modern History
• the MSc in Gender History
• the MSc in Global History
• the MSc in Global Gender History
• the MSc in History
• the MSc in Medieval History
• the MSc in Modern History
• the MSc in Scottish History
• the MSc in War Studies

2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of tuition fees will not be eligible to apply.

3. The bursary covers UK tuition fees for the above-named degrees at the University of Glasgow (£10,050 in 2023/24).

6. The bursary may be awarded to a Home or International student.

7. The award shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also be given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.

8. Selection shall be undertaken by the Head of Subject in History and/or her/his nominated staff members.

Applicants should submit the following:

• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests

Applications should be sent via e-mail to the Convenor of Taught Postgraduate Programmes in History, Dr Jochen Schenk (Jochen.Schenk@glasgow.ac.uk). The deadline for submission is Friday 11 August 2023.  Decisions will be made and applicants notified as soon as possible thereafter.

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Full or partial fees-only studentships to students wishing to take the Masters or the PhD degree in American Studies.

Deadline: extended to 11 August 2023

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A postdoctoral fellowship has been endowed by a gift from the late Charlotte Nicholson, a former History librarian in GUL.  The fellowship will be awarded to the best proposal for a research-related project (as defined below) by a recent doctoral graduate in History (within the School of Humanities) from the University of Glasgow. In the current year, the award will be worth £6,000, to be used by the fellow in undertaking his/her project whilst attached to the History Subject in the School for a minimum of 6 months, and a maximum of 12 months, from 1 October 2023.

Eligibility and Conditions

1. The Fellowship is open to any University of Glasgow doctoral graduate of the History Subject (School of Humanities) who has either (a) received their College letter of award between 1^st September 2022 and 1^st September 2023, or (b) has submitted their thesis between 1^st September 2022 and 1^st September 2023.
2. The application must be made electronically on this form: Charlotte Nicholson Postdoctoral Fellowship application form 2023-24 (MS Word)
3. Each applicant must identity a project to work on during the Fellowship whilst attached to the Subject; this may be:
   (a) to prepare and submit an article for publication in a leading History journal;
   (b) to adapt a doctoral thesis for publication as a monograph;
   (c) to prepare a postdoctoral research grant application in conjunction with a member of staff in the Subject. 
4. Each applicant must obtain the backing of a sponsor (i.e. a member of academic staff) in the History subject.
5. A committee to judge applications will be appointed by the Head of Subject and will meet in early September. The criteria applied will be:
   (i) the intellectual and academic merit of the project, and its likelihood of success in the time;
   (ii) the calibre of the candidate; and
   (iii) the case for benefits to the History Subject at the University.
6. The Committee will reserve the right to adjudge that no suitable application has been made, and no award will be made for this year.
7. The successful applicant will be awarded the Fellowship sum in one tranche on or shortly after 1 October 2023. With it, the candidate will be accorded full Library and associated privileges, and work accommodation.  No further remuneration is automatically given. The Fellow is expected to spend from 6 to 12 months associated with the History Subject, contributing to the intellectual, seminar and related life of the subject. They will be free to seek assistance and advice on the project,
8. The Fellow will be expected to give at least one lecture/seminar to the History Subject on the project.
9. The Fellow must undertake to acknowledge the Fellowship in any publication or Project undertaking that arises.
10. Any inquiries should be directed to Dr Ben White: benjaminthomas.white@glasgow.ac.uk.
11. Applications should be submitted by email to Humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk by 4pm on Friday 18 August 2023.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already been accepted for a postgraduate course of study such as a one (or two) year Masters or three year Ph.D in the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, with interests in Moral Philosophy, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

• the scholarship will consist of an annual payment of approximately £1,800, from the annual income from the endowment.
• It normally be held by any one student for a maximum period of three years.
• It will be used in the first instance towards fees.  
• Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following to Dr Adam Carter by 4 September 2023:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Philosophy within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Philosophy within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Moral Philosophy.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place to study Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow at postgraduate level in academic session 2023-24, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. One scholarship shall be awarded:
   1. to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for the taught postgraduate degree of MSc in Scottish History,
   2. AND to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for the research degree of PhD or MPhil or MRes in Scottish History, within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow.
2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the degree concerned will not be eligible to apply.
3. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the student uses personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship can be used as a stipend.
4. The scholarship shall consist of a sum of approximately £1,800, to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
5. The scholarship may be awarded to a Home, EU or International student.
6. The scholarship shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
7. The award of the scholarship shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.

Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish History

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Catriona.Macdonald@glasgow.ac.uk AND humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk, with 'Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History' in the subject line .

The deadline for submission for the award to be made for academic session 2023-24 is 11 September 2023.

Decisions will normally be made and applicants notified by the following week.

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has already accepted a place to study Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow at postgraduate level in academic session 2023-24, and who is not otherwise in receipt of funding. 

The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. The scholarship shall be awarded:
   1. to a student who has already accepted the offer to undertake study for EITHER the taught postgraduate degree of MSc in Scottish History, OR the research degree of PhD or MPhil or MRes in Scottish History, within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow.
2. Students already in receipt of an award which covers the full cost of the fees for the degree concerned will not be eligible to apply.
3. An application for this scholarship will also be considered as a full and valid application for the Alexander Ogilvie Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History. Both scholarships can be held simultaneously.
4. The scholarship will be used in the first instance towards fees. If the student uses personal finances to cover the cost of fees, then the scholarship can be used as a stipend.
5. The scholarship shall consist of a sum of approximately £1,500 to £2,000, to be paid in a single instalment at the commencement of the academic year for which the award is made.
6. The scholarship may be awarded to a Home, EU or International student.
7. The scholarship shall be made primarily on the basis of academic merit and motivation. Weight may also being given to the level of financial need where this is possible to evidence.
8. The award of the scholarship shall be made by the Chair in Scottish History and/or the Chair’s nominees.

Candidates wishing to apply should submit the following:

• the full applications they made for postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow, including current CV and two academic references 
• evidence of acceptance of the offer to undertake postgraduate study in Scottish History within the School of Humanities at the University of Glasgow
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words setting out the applicant’s research interests in Scottish History

Applications should be sent via e-mail to Catriona.Macdonald@glasgow.ac.uk AND humanities-scholarships@glasgow.ac.uk, with 'Edna Stark Postgraduate Scholarship in Scottish History' in the subject line .

The deadline for submission for the award to be made for academic session 2023-24 is Monday 11 September 2023.

Decisions will be made and applicants notified by the following week.