We are pleased to offer three fully-funded doctoral scholarships for outstanding students looking to commence their doctoral degree in September 2018. Each scholarship is worth £84,000 covering both fees and maintenance costs for three years (full time registration) or six years (part time registration).
The scholarships are funded by the Wolfson Foundation, an independent charity that supports and promotes excellence in the fields of science, health, education, and the arts and humanities. Since 2012 the Wolfson Foundation has committed some £13 million to support doctoral studies in the humanities at UK universities distinguished by their research excellence.
Eligibility
Geographical criteria
No restrictions
Domicile for fee status
No restrictions
Level of study
Postgraduate research (doctoral)
Year of entry
2018-19 academic year; applicants must be able to start their degree in September 2018.
Subjects
Scholarships are available in three disciplines that align with the Wolfson Foundation’s interests – history, literature, and languages. It is expected that one studentship will be awarded in each of these three areas. The three areas that the scheme covers are broadly defined and it is recognised that many research projects may cover more than one area.
History
As well as broad-based historical and historiographical studies, this may include such areas as classics, history of art, or architectural history, provided the research is grounded within historical methodology.
Research funded in this area has included work on socio-political change in East Africa; society and ideology in the Milanese region, c. 1000-1200; and laughter in the 18th century.