Deadline: 31 January 2025
Submissions are now open for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art’s PMC MA/MPhil Studentship which will be awarded to a UK-based student who qualifies for home student status embarking on Masters-level studies in the field of British art or architectural history or British visual culture.
The studentship is part of the New Narratives set of funding opportunities designed to increase the diversity of perspectives among scholars within this field. Recipients of the studentship will benefit from mentorship and guidance from Centre staff, and from the Doctoral Scholars and Early Careers Fellows elected under the same scheme.
The New Narratives scheme particularly welcomes applications from those who are under-represented within the academic field of the humanities in the UK.
Scope
- This is a one-year academic studentship, specifically designed to support an individual whilst undertaking and completing a MA or MPhil in the area of British art or architectural history or British visual culture understood more broadly, from the medieval period to the present day and across the spectrum of relevant geographical and cultural contexts.
Funding Information
- A single payment of £32,000 will be allocated to the successful applicant, in September of the year they are undertaking their MA or MPhil programme.
- The Centre’s Public Study Room will be open to the recipient to use as a working environment if required. The successful recipient will also be invited to attend the PMC’s academic events programme, and to participate in the Centre’s life more generally. Longer term, they will form part of a network of awardees who, both during and after their period of funding, will be affiliated with the PMC and who will be encouraged to use the Centre as a base to meet and exchange ideas.
Eligibility Criteria
- To apply for a PMC MA/MPhil Studentship, applicants must:
- Either: have applied for or be in receipt of an offer of a place on an MA/MSc programme that enables a sustained focus on British art topics.
- Or: have applied for or be in receipt of an offer of an MPhil place, to work on a British art topic.
- Expect to begin their MA/MPhil studies on or around 1 October of the year in which they are granted the award (deferrals are not permitted).
- Be based in the UK (and thus qualify for home student status).
For more information, visit Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art.
