ESRC North West Social Science DTP (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures 2021-22
Type of award
Studentship
Managing departments
- Faculty of Humanities
- School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Value
Subject to residential eligibility status, the award covers tuition fees, a maintenance stipend (the annual maintenance stipend for 2020-21 is £15,285), a research training support grant and an opportunity to apply for additional funding towards overseas fieldwork, difficult language training, overseas institutional visits and internships. An additional disability allowance can be provided where appropriate.
Students opting to study part-time will receive a pro-rata maintenance stipend.
Specified use
Tenable period
Studentships are available on +2, +3 and 1+3 for between 24 and 48 months. Part-time studentships are also available. Studentships are available for doctoral study and master's and doctoral study.
Continuation of award
Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.
Number available
A number of awards are available on a competitive basis.
Funding provider
ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership
Level(s) of study
This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:
- Postgraduate taught
- Postgraduate research
Allowed study options
This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Subject restrictions
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
- Arab World Studies
- Chinese Studies
- East Asian Studies
- History
- Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics and English Language
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Russian and East European Studies
- Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
Academic requirements
Please refer to the application guidance here: http://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/applying/
Nationality restrictions
This funding is available to all nationalities.
Other eligibility criteria
This award is available to existing postgraduate students.
This award is available to postgraduate research students in year one, applying for funding for years two and three of a PhD.
Please refer to the application guidance here: https://nwssdtp.ac.uk/how-to-apply/
Application procedure
How to apply
Please see the application guidance on the NWSSDTP website and submit the ESRC NWSSDTP application form, research proposal, academic transcripts and references to Mrs Joanne Marsh, the Graduate School Senior Research Administrator at phdfunding-salc@manchester.ac.uk by 5pm GMT, Monday 1 February 2021 . Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
An online application for admission to the PhD programme at the University of Manchester must be submitted by 15 January 2021. This should be a complete application comprising of an application form and all necessary supporting documents.
Application form
Additional documentation
In addition to the application form, the following supporting documents are required:
- Research proposal
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- References
Selection criteria
Selection body
Closing date
01 Feb 2021
ESRC NWSSDTP applications must be submitted to phdfunding-salc@manchester.ac.uk by 5pm GMT, Monday 1 February 2021.
PhD programme applications must be submitted online by 15 January 2021.
Decision date
Contact details for enquiries
- Mrs Jo Marsh
Senior Postgraduate Research Administrator
Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 2603
Email: phdfunding-salc@manchester.ac.uk