Irene Mabel Marsh: her impact on the development of women’s education through innovations in the teaching of dance and sport at I.M. Marsh College 1900-1992

Fully-funded ‘Anniversary’ PhD scholarship (6 of 6)

The Anniversary Scholarship offers an opportunity to undertake PhD research in the history of Liverpool John Moores University as it approaches its bicentenary in 2023. Successful applicants will also work with academic staff in a range of activities to support student learning and public engagement for up to 180 hours in each academic year.

Liverpool John Moores University is offering up to three full-time PhD Studentships to start in June 2019 or September 2019. This is one of six competition funded projects to choose from.

If you require further information, please email Prof Julie Sheldon [Email Address Removed] with the subject heading Anniversary PhD Scholarship.

Provisional field of study:
Irene Mabel Marsh: her impact on the development of women’s education through innovations in the teaching of dance and sport at I.M. Marsh College 1900-1992

Project detail
I M Marsh College was one of seven specialist English women’s physical education colleges in England. Established in 1900, Irene Mabel Marsh was part of a ground-breaking group of women pioneers in physical education, sport, dance and women’s rights. Dance has been a key component in the education of women at the college, as a separate, but important element in physical education. A key part of the PhD will be to work in conjunction with the LJMU archives, to make contact though the Association of Past Students with women who studied at the College and to trace past graduates and lecturers through key networks in order to gather narratives of those who attended or taught. This PhD will contribute to a wider project on the College’s history.

How to Apply
To apply you should send the following to Prof Julie Sheldon [Email Address Removed] by the deadline of 11 January 2019 at 5pm: 1. A 1,000 word statement outlining your proposed PhD research, and any relevant experience in the field. 2. Your CV (maximum two pages) indicating the names of two academic referees.

PLEASE CLEARLY STATE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE ANNIVERSARY STUDENTSHIP IN THE SUBJECT HEADING AS WELL AS THE TEXT OF YOUR EMAIL.

Could you apply?
Value: Up to £20,353 per year
If you are awarded a fully-funded PhD scholarship, you could receive:
• annual fees: £4,300
• a contribution towards running costs: £1,500 per year
• an annual stipend: £14,553

The scheme is available to Home/European Union students with a first degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant area. Applicants with Masters level qualifications are preferred. We will interview shortlisted applicants.