AHRC - Block Grant Studentships 2010
The University of Bristol has been awarded 15 studentships under the AHRC Block Grant scheme for applicants beginning postgraduate programmes in October 2010.
Studentships available:
|
Subject Area |
Studentships |
Total |
| Archaeology and Anthropology | 2 Doctoral | 3 |
| 1 Masters, Professional Preparation | ||
| Classics | 1 Masters, Research Preparation | 1 |
| English | 1 Doctoral | 2 |
| 1 Masters, Research Preparation | ||
| Hispanic, Portuguese, Latin American Studies | 1 Doctoral | 1 |
| History | 1 Doctoral | 2 |
| 1 Masters, Research Preparation | ||
| History of Art | 1 Doctoral | 1 |
| Italian | 1 Doctoral | 1 |
| Music | 1 Doctoral | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 Doctoral | 2 |
| 1 Masters, Research Preparation | ||
| Theology and Religious Studies | 1 Doctoral | 1 |
For full details of the Block Grant scheme see: http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Pages/BGP.aspx
Studentships attract national rates for tuition fees and a maintenance grant (depending upon the eligibility of the individual student), which are set annually by the AHRC. Current rates can be viewed at http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/Rates%20-%20Final.pdf
For details of the residency and other eligibility criteria which the AHRC attaches to these studentships applicants should consult the AHRC Guide to Student Eligibility at http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/FundingOpportunities/Documents/Guide%20to%20Student%20Eligibility.pdf.
Guidelines for Applicants
Preliminaries
- You must first make an application to the University for a place on a postgraduate programme (e.g. MA, Ph.D).
- You must be in receipt of an offer for your chosen programme.
- You must have notified the University of your acceptance of your postgraduate place before being nominated for a studentship.
- Applicants who have previously received AHRC funding for postgraduate study at the same level are NOT eligible to apply.
- Applicants who have completed more than 18 months of their doctoral study are NOT eligible to apply.
- Before proceeding with Bristol’s Block Grant application process you must first register with RCUK’s JeS [https://je-s.rcuk.ac.uk] through which you will complete the nomination process should you receive one of the University’s nominations. Please note that you should request a STUDENT account and students should be selecting the option 'The Student' on the 'create account screen'.
Bristol Application Process
Applications for awards will be accepted from Monday 1st February, 2010. Application forms and further information are now available here.
Closing dates
Group 1
- Classics & Ancient History
- History of Art
- Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
- Italian
- Music
- Theology and Religious Studies
The closing date for studentships in the following subject-areas is 30 April 2010.
Group 2
- Archaeology & Anthropology
- English
- History
- Philosophy
The closing date for studentships in the following subject-areas is 14 May 2010.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Notification of selection
Successful candidates will be notified of their selection for nomination for a studentship on the following dates:
Group 1: 10 May Group 2: 24 May
Only successful candidates and first reserve candidates will be contacted on these dates.
NB. Any nomination for a studentship is subject to confirmation from the AHRC.