The
University of St Andrews is awarding three fully-funded doctoral
scholarships for outstanding students looking to commence their doctoral degree
in September 2018. UK/EU applicants and international applicants are
eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
University of St Andrews is awarding three fully-funded doctoral
scholarships for outstanding students looking to commence their doctoral degree
in September 2018. UK/EU applicants and international applicants are
eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
The
scholarships are funded by the Wolfson Foundation, an independent charity that
supports and promotes excellence in the fields of science, health, education,
and the arts and humanities. Since 2012 the Wolfson Foundation has committed
some £13 million to support doctoral studies in the humanities at UK
universities distinguished by their research excellence.
scholarships are funded by the Wolfson Foundation, an independent charity that
supports and promotes excellence in the fields of science, health, education,
and the arts and humanities. Since 2012 the Wolfson Foundation has committed
some £13 million to support doctoral studies in the humanities at UK
universities distinguished by their research excellence.
The
University of St Andrews is one of the UK’s top universities and is one of
Europe’s most research intensive seats of learning.
University of St Andrews is one of the UK’s top universities and is one of
Europe’s most research intensive seats of learning.
Course
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue doctoral programme.
Level: Scholarships
are available to pursue doctoral programme.
Study
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded in the fields of science, health, education, and the arts and
humanities.
Subject: Scholarships
are awarded in the fields of science, health, education, and the arts and
humanities.
Scholarship
Award:
Each scholarship is worth £84,000 to be paid in equal amounts over three years
(full-time registration) or six years (part time registration). The
scholarships are sufficient to cover annual registration fees with the balance
payable to the scholarship holders as a maintenance component to support living
costs and other expenses associated with their research such as travel to
libraries, galleries, archives or attendance at academic conferences.
Award:
Each scholarship is worth £84,000 to be paid in equal amounts over three years
(full-time registration) or six years (part time registration). The
scholarships are sufficient to cover annual registration fees with the balance
payable to the scholarship holders as a maintenance component to support living
costs and other expenses associated with their research such as travel to
libraries, galleries, archives or attendance at academic conferences.
The
scholarships are open to both UK/EU applicants and international applicants and
are of sufficient size to cover the higher fees payable by international
students. However, where the higher international fees are payable the balance
remaining for the maintenance component will be reduced by the corresponding
amount.
scholarships are open to both UK/EU applicants and international applicants and
are of sufficient size to cover the higher fees payable by international
students. However, where the higher international fees are payable the balance
remaining for the maintenance component will be reduced by the corresponding
amount.
Number
of Scholarships: Up
to three scholarships are available.
of Scholarships: Up
to three scholarships are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in the
UK
can be taken in the
UK
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
Geographical
criteria: No restrictions
Domicile for fee status: No restrictions
Level of study: Postgraduate research (doctoral)
Year of entry;2018-19 academic years; applicants must be able to start their
degree in September 2018.*
criteria: No restrictions
Domicile for fee status: No restrictions
Level of study: Postgraduate research (doctoral)
Year of entry;2018-19 academic years; applicants must be able to start their
degree in September 2018.*
Subjects
- Scholarships
are available in three disciplines that align with the Wolfson
Foundation’s interests – history, literature, and languages. It is
expected that one studentship will be awarded in each of these three
areas. The three areas that the scheme covers are broadly defined and it
is recognised that many research projects may cover more than one area. - History
- As
well as broad-based historical and historiographical studies, this may
include such areas as classics, history of art, or architectural history,
provided the research is grounded within historical methodology. - Research
funded in this area has included work on socio-political change in East
Africa; society and ideology in the Milanese region, c. 1000-1200; and
laughter in the 18th century. - Literature
- As
well as literary and textual studies, this may include research that
involves critical theory or film and other visual media, provided there
are literary elements within the research (e.g. translation of literature
to screen). This does not include creative writing. - Research
funded in this area has included work on the ocean in mid-19th Century
American verse; narratives of needlework in early-modern England; Samuel
Johnson and religious thought of the 18th Century; and the evolution of
parasitology and how it has shaped the dialogue between science and
literature. - Languages
- Research
should be in applied languages other than English rather than linguistics.
It may involve the study of literary or historical texts where these are
in languages other than English. Students receiving scholarships under
this stream may be based on non-languages departments – for example,
history or anthropology departments. - Research
funded in this area ranges widely and often overlaps with the other two
disciplines. Research funded in this area has included work on ‘Engishiki
Norito’ in the context of the Old Japanese literary continuum; the
influence of Francophone culture in Southern Italy; and the evolution of
languages and identities in Yugoslav and post-Yugoslav Croatian cinema.
Nationality: UK/EU applicants and
international applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
international applicants are eligible to apply for this scholarship programme.
College
Admission Requirement
Admission Requirement
- Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with first
class honours from a UK university or an equivalent international
qualification; and a Masters degree in a field of study relevant to their
proposed doctoral research.
English
Language Requirements: All students entering the University must provide
evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at St
Andrew’s.
Language Requirements: All students entering the University must provide
evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at St
Andrew’s.
How
to Apply:
Apply for a research course at St Andrew’s, following the general advice
on applying for research degree programmes.
to Apply:
Apply for a research course at St Andrew’s, following the general advice
on applying for research degree programmes.
Apply
to the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarship, available for application in the Scholarships
and Funding catalogue. After you have applied to your intended course, you will
receive an email with instructions on how to access the catalogue. If you are
already a current student at St Andrew’s, you can access Scholarships and Fund
through MySaint.
to the Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarship, available for application in the Scholarships
and Funding catalogue. After you have applied to your intended course, you will
receive an email with instructions on how to access the catalogue. If you are
already a current student at St Andrew’s, you can access Scholarships and Fund
through MySaint.
As
part of the scholarship application, you will be asked to provide:
part of the scholarship application, you will be asked to provide:
- Personal
statement: Explaining why you are applying for the scholarship, outlining
your career aspirations, and how the scholarship will help you to achieve
your career aspirations (no more than two pages). - Project
Outline: A one paragraph outline and title for the proposed research
project.
Application
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted with all required supporting documents no later
than 17:00 (UK time) Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
Deadline:
Applications must be submitted with all required supporting documents no later
than 17:00 (UK time) Wednesday, November 15, 2017.
