The Faculty of Arts at the University of Leeds invites applications for 12 fully-funded three-year scholarships for PhD study commencing October 2016. The awards will cover academic fees and a maintenance grant (£14,057 per annum in session2015/16) for full-time study, part-time will be pro-rata.
Three LARS will be awarded in each of the four Schools within the Faculty of Arts.
Eligibility
Outstanding scholars are encouraged to apply. They must meet the following criteria:
• applicants must have submitted a research degree application form and be in receipt of a student ID number
• applicants must have achieved at least an upper second class honours degree at undergraduate level
• applicants must not have already been awarded, or be currently studying for, a doctoral degree
• candidates whose first language is not English must meet the Faculty's English language requirements
Applications
Further information about the Leeds Anniversary Research Scholarships, and an application form can, be downloaded from the University of Leeds Scholarships website.
The closing date for LARS applications is Friday 15 January 2016 (11.59pm).
Enquiries
If you have any queries about the Leeds Anniversary Research Scholarships, or the application process, please contact the relevant School postgraduate office.
School of English
t: 0113 3437327 e: research-english@leeds.ac.uk
School of History including the Institute for Medieval Studies (IMS)
t: 0113 3433610 e: historypg@leeds.ac.uk
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies (LCS)
t: 0113 3437844 e: lcspgr@leeds.ac.uk
School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science (PRHS)
t: 0113 3433263 e: prhs_pgenquiries@leeds.ac.uk
WRoCAH Studentships
Applicants from the UK will be expected to apply for an AHRC / White Rose College of Arts and Humanities Studentship and applicants from the EU will be strongly encouraged to apply if they have an independent means of support. Full details are available from the WRoCAH website.