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CHASE AHRC STUDENTSHIPS

UEA is one of nine leading institutions engaged in collaborative research as part of the Consortium for Humanities and Arts South-East England (CHASE) Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

CHASE offers AHRC studentship funding for postgraduate researchers across the Arts and Humanities, as well as a huge range of training, employment, and networking opportunities that can be accessed by all at CHASE institutes (regardless of funding). UEA CHASE studentship holders, as well as being embedded in a vibrant research and training environment at UEA, will also benefit from a huge network of peers at CHASE institutes; training events; the CHASE Encounters conference; student networks; placements; and funding to assist with research and training costs.

Applications are currently closed. The CHASE studentship application form typically opens in late October with a deadline the following January. Applications for a place to undertake postgraduate studies at UEA are always open, but these must be submitted by the published deadline (to be confirmed in each autumn) in order to be considered for funding.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for CHASE studentship funding must hold a relevant Master’s degree or equivalent experience in their area of interest, and meet the entry requirements for the relevant School of study.

Current PhD students are able to apply for CHASE funding, if they will have at least 50% of their period of study remaining when the studentship commences.

To start an application for CHASE funding, students will need the support of a prospective supervisor.

Funding

Successful candidates will be awarded a CHASE AHRC studentship, which pays tuition fees and stipend at standard UKRI rates.

International students in receipt of a CHASE studentship will also benefit from an exemption from the higher international tuition fees, for PhDs starting in 2023-24, meaning that they will have no tuition fees to pay.

CHASE-funded postgraduate researchers are also able to access funds to cover research/training costs linked to their PhD. Additional funding is available to help students with disabilities meet additional costs in relation to their studies.

Unfortunately CHASE is not able to provide any additional assistance with relocation or visa costs.

How to Apply

You will need the support of a supervisor before you can start the CHASE application, and a supporting statement from a supervisor before you can submit a CHASE application. It is therefore strongly recommended that early contact with potential supervisors is made (e.g. by the November before the application deadline), so that you can discuss and refine your research proposal well before the deadline.

If you would like help identifying possible supervisors for your research please send an outline of your research proposal to chase.dtp@uea.ac.uk, indicating the School of study you wish to apply to.

Applications

Those wishing to be considered for CHASE funding must submit two applications by the deadlines, one to UEA for a place to study for a PhD; and one for CHASE studentship funding. Details of deadlines etc will be published in the autumn.

The University of East Anglia is deeply committed to widening participation, and applications are welcomed from groups who are under-represented in the research community, including those from ethnic minorities, lower-income backgrounds, and people with disabilities

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