PhD: AHRC Awards for UK/EU residents
Following our successful bid for AHRC studentships for 2009-2013, the School of Philosophy is pleased to announce that it will be nominating 1 AHRC doctoral studentship (subject to confirmation of funding by the AHRC), starting in October 2012. Awards for UK residents consist of fees and maintenance and awards for EU residents are on a fees only basis (current AHRC rates).
How to Apply
To be considered for the above awards, applications need to be received by 17 February 2012. If you are successful in your application to study at the University of East Anglia, and your application is considered strong enough to be considered for an AHRC Award the Graduate School Office (Doctoral Awards) or the Admissions Office (Masters Awards) will advise you further on the process. Decisions on funding are expected to be made by the Faculty by 1 June 2012 and successful applicants will be advised by that date.Faculty and University PhD Studentships, Bursaries and Awards for 2012-13 entry
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities will be offering up to 12 Faculty and University studentships available to PhD students from within or outside the EU at the AHRC rates and terms and conditions. All of the Schools in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities will be able to put forward their strongest applicants for consideration for the above awards.
How to Apply
In order to be considered for an award, applicants should submit their application for a course no later than 17 February 2012. Please note that in order to be considered for an award, applicants do not need to submit a separate application as the studentships will be awarded on academic merit and the overall strength of the application.School MA and MRes Bursaries
The School of Philosophy is pleased to offer the following scholarships for both MA and MRes students:
- the Tim Fitzmaurice Scholarship, which covers the cost of the MA/MRes tuition fees for one academic year at the Home/EU rate for one student on an MA/MRes course in the School of Philosophy.
- Up to 2 £2000 scholarships, available for Home/EU MA/MRes students who are beginning their course in September 2012.
International scholarships
The University provides over £1,000,000 of scholarships each year to support international students in their studies. The awards are made by individual Schools of study in the University. All international students (outside the European Union) are considered for a scholarship of between 10% and 20% of international tuition fees when applying for a taught postgraduate course in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. In order to be considered for a UEA scholarship you do not need to make a separate application. Please indicate on your application for admission that you wish to be considered for a scholarship. It is important to make the application as early as possible because they are considered as they are received. So apply early to make sure of the best chance of success.
Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of academic merit and are normally for the duration of the period of studies – 1 year for Master’s programmes. They are available from all Schools of study and across most courses of study. Students of outstanding academic ability will also be considered for Faculty Scholarship awards usually in March and May each year. These are highly competitive and prestigious awards worth up to 100% of the international tuition fees.
The University of East Anglia also offers international awards: for specific inquiries about them, please contant the international awards office.
For general information about postgraduate opportunities, please visit our Postgraduate Taught Programme page or our Graduate School page.
