Fully funded CHASE DTP2: Arts & Humanities Postgraduate Scholarships

The University of Kent is proud to be part of the Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE).

We are one of only 8 leading institutions offering a fully-funded AHRC doctoral studentships that includes an extensive programme of training, collaborative placements and development for all doctoral researchers in the arts and humanities.

The University of Kent will offer CHASE DTP2 funded Studentships in Arts, Humanities and related disciplines including:

This award is open to both UK residents and international (this includes EU) candidates.

CHASE DTP2 Studentship Selection Criteria will be based on the following:

• Research Proposal
• Preparedness for Research
• Suitability of Research Environment

Funding

These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £17,668 2022/23 rate (2023/2024 rate to be announced). Tuition fees at the home rate and access to further research funding. If you are applying as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between Home and International fees. CHASE studentships also provide access to a wide range of training and placement opportunities.

Find out more about eligibility and criteria

How to apply

New students wishing to be considered for these scholarships must apply for a PhD place at the University of Kent by Sunday 4 December 2022. Applicants are advised to discuss their research project with academic members of staff in the relevant schools as soon as possible. Any current Kent PhD students should contact the Director of Postgraduate Research in their department or School as soon as possible, or by 4 December 2022.

Your Kent application will be considered for a CHASE scholarship. If you are successful, you will be invited to complete a CHASE - specific application.

Upcoming Events

University of Kent Open Event
Online or On-Campus
Date: Wednesday 16 November 2022, from 17:00-19:00

Book Your Place

The Kent website includes a Find a Supervisor search tool within the Research/PhD section of the site.

CHASE partners include: University of Kent, University of Essex, Birkbeck (University of London), The Courtauld Institute of Art, SOAS (University of London), Goldsmiths (University of London), University of East Anglia and the University of Sussex.

CHASE will offer students a wide range of exciting opportunities to gain professional experience, work across institutions and disciplines, and acquire advanced research skills.

Full details of all Kent’s multimillion-pound postgraduate scholarships can be found here.