Apply Now: Doctoral Scholarship Program (United Kingdom)

An annual PMC Doctoral Scholarship is to be awarded to a UK-based student embarking on doctoral studies in the field of British art history.

This scholarship is normally expected to be a three-year award. However, should a student be enrolled in a part-time Doctoral programme, the Centre will be prepared to consider the possibility of splitting the award over this longer period

Scope

• This is a three-year academic scholarship, specifically designed to support an individual whilst undertaking and completing a PhD in the area of British art history.

Funding Information

• This scholarship is an award of £32,000 per year for three years, and is designed to cover university fees and living costs.

Eligibility Criteria

• To apply for the PMC Doctoral Scholarship, applicants must:
  • Have applied for, or be in receipt of an offer of, a PhD that engages with the histories of British art
  • Expect to begin their PhD studies on 1 October of the year in which the scholarship is awarded (deferrals are not permitted)
  • Have completed a masters-level qualification or equivalent prior to commencing the PhD
  • Be based in the UK (and thus qualify for Home Student status)
• In addition to academic background and demonstrated academic achievement, PMC Doctoral Scholarship awards will take into account such factors as an applicant’s:
  • Intent to pursue research, activities or a career pathway that contribute to the reframing of British art history and that challenge the received histories of British art
  • Demonstrated interest or involvement in such research and issues in their work, community, academic or educational experience

Ineligibility Criteria

• Individuals who have already started their PhD programme are not eligible to apply.

Application Requirements

• Once registered they will be able to fill out the online application form and provide the details of two referees.
• Once the application is submitted they will contact the nominated referees with details on how they submit their references. These must be completed through the online system and must be no more than 500 words.
• The Doctoral Scholarship is offered in the Spring round of funding.
• If you have any access requirements or experience any issues using the online grants system, then please do contact the Grants and Fellowships Manager who will be able to assist you.
• The successful applicant must provide a 1000-word report of their progress at the end of each academic year.
• The successful applicant must submit a 2500-word final written report within two months of receiving their PhD.

For more information, visit Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.