The Department of Theatre, Film and Television
Studies (TFTS) at Aberystwyth University announces scholarships
opportunities for doctoral research. Three scholarships are offered: TFTS
Doctoral Career Development Scholarship, AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in
Film and TV Studies and TFTS 40th Anniversary Doctoral Studentship.
Scholarships will provide a full tuition fees waiver (at EU/Home rate) and a
stipend plus access to a travel and conference fund (£500 p.a.). All
applications will automatically be considered for all three scholarships if
they meet eligibility criteria mentioned in the scholarship.
Studies (TFTS) at Aberystwyth University announces scholarships
opportunities for doctoral research. Three scholarships are offered: TFTS
Doctoral Career Development Scholarship, AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in
Film and TV Studies and TFTS 40th Anniversary Doctoral Studentship.
Scholarships will provide a full tuition fees waiver (at EU/Home rate) and a
stipend plus access to a travel and conference fund (£500 p.a.). All
applications will automatically be considered for all three scholarships if
they meet eligibility criteria mentioned in the scholarship.
Study Subject(s): For TFTS
Doctoral Career Development Scholarship: Research topics related to drama and
theatre studies, performance studies, scenographic studies and theatre design,
film studies, television studies and media and communication studies.
For AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in Film and TV Studies: research project
in the area of film and television studies, conducted through English or Welsh.
For PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of TFTS: “Wales, Culture and
Commercial Television: the relationship between a new technology and cultural
life in Wales in the 1950s and 60s.
Course Level: This scholarship programme is available for pursuing
doctoral research.
Scholarship Provider: The Department of Theatre, Film and
Television Studies (TFTS) at Aberystwyth University
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Doctoral Career Development Scholarship: Research topics related to drama and
theatre studies, performance studies, scenographic studies and theatre design,
film studies, television studies and media and communication studies.
For AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in Film and TV Studies: research project
in the area of film and television studies, conducted through English or Welsh.
For PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of TFTS: “Wales, Culture and
Commercial Television: the relationship between a new technology and cultural
life in Wales in the 1950s and 60s.
Course Level: This scholarship programme is available for pursuing
doctoral research.
Scholarship Provider: The Department of Theatre, Film and
Television Studies (TFTS) at Aberystwyth University
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
1-
TFTS Doctoral Career Development Scholarship- Open to: UK/EU and non-EU
applicants; full fees waiver (EU/Home rate) + stipend (currently approx
£13,590 per annum) plus travel/conference fund. The award will be
made to an outstanding applicant whose research closely matches our areas of
research strength in any of our disciplines: drama and theatre studies,
performance studies, scenographic studies and theatre design, film
studies, television studies and media and communication studies.
2- AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in Film and TV Studies: Open to: UK/EU
applicants. This AHRC-scholarship will be awarded to a research project in
the area of film and television studies, conducted through English or Welsh.
3- PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of TFTS: Open to: UK/EU and
non-EU applicants.
TFTS Doctoral Career Development Scholarship- Open to: UK/EU and non-EU
applicants; full fees waiver (EU/Home rate) + stipend (currently approx
£13,590 per annum) plus travel/conference fund. The award will be
made to an outstanding applicant whose research closely matches our areas of
research strength in any of our disciplines: drama and theatre studies,
performance studies, scenographic studies and theatre design, film
studies, television studies and media and communication studies.
2- AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in Film and TV Studies: Open to: UK/EU
applicants. This AHRC-scholarship will be awarded to a research project in
the area of film and television studies, conducted through English or Welsh.
3- PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of TFTS: Open to: UK/EU and
non-EU applicants.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: Applications are open to UK/EU and International
candidates.
Countries: Applications are open to UK/EU and International
candidates.
Scholarship Description: The Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies (TFTS) at
Aberystwyth University is pleased to announce details of our scholarship
opportunities for doctoral research for entry in 2013-14. Located in
Wales, with an established international profile across its different
disciplines, the Department provides a vibrant research environment for
currently 50 PhD and MPhil students. Scholarships will provide a full tuition
fees waiver (at EU/Home rate) and a stipend plus access to a travel and
conference fund (£500 p.a.) [unless stated otherwise]. Research may be
practice-led or through written thesis and may be in English or Welsh. All
applications will automatically be considered for all three scholarships if
they meet eligibility criteria.
Aberystwyth University is pleased to announce details of our scholarship
opportunities for doctoral research for entry in 2013-14. Located in
Wales, with an established international profile across its different
disciplines, the Department provides a vibrant research environment for
currently 50 PhD and MPhil students. Scholarships will provide a full tuition
fees waiver (at EU/Home rate) and a stipend plus access to a travel and
conference fund (£500 p.a.) [unless stated otherwise]. Research may be
practice-led or through written thesis and may be in English or Welsh. All
applications will automatically be considered for all three scholarships if
they meet eligibility criteria.
Number of Awards: Department
provides a vibrant research environment for currently 50 PhD and MPhil
students. All applications will automatically be considered for all three
scholarships if they meet eligibility criteria mentioned in the scholarship.
provides a vibrant research environment for currently 50 PhD and MPhil
students. All applications will automatically be considered for all three
scholarships if they meet eligibility criteria mentioned in the scholarship.
What does it cover? TFTS Doctoral Career Development Scholarship: full
fees waiver (EU/Home rate) + stipend (currently approx £13,590 per annum)
plus travel/conference fund.
AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in Film and TV Studies: full fees waiver
(EU/Home rate) + stipend (approx £13,590 per annum)
PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of TFTS: £15,000 per
annum (incl. fees; stipend, travel).
fees waiver (EU/Home rate) + stipend (currently approx £13,590 per annum)
plus travel/conference fund.
AHRC-funded Doctoral Scholarship in Film and TV Studies: full fees waiver
(EU/Home rate) + stipend (approx £13,590 per annum)
PhD studentship in celebration of 40 years of TFTS: £15,000 per
annum (incl. fees; stipend, travel).
How to Apply:
Applications to all scholarships should include a statement of the intended
topic of research, indicating the research question(s), the intellectual
contexts framing the questions (with a bibliography of key references), and an
outline of the methods of research. Applicants should also explain why they
believe this topic is of interest and importance. Typically, this statement
will be between 1,000-1,500 words. For further particulars and guidance on
preparing an application, please contact: Ms Catrin Davies, Acting Departmental
Research Administrator, 01970 621517, ctd@aber.ac.uk.
Applications to all scholarships should include a statement of the intended
topic of research, indicating the research question(s), the intellectual
contexts framing the questions (with a bibliography of key references), and an
outline of the methods of research. Applicants should also explain why they
believe this topic is of interest and importance. Typically, this statement
will be between 1,000-1,500 words. For further particulars and guidance on
preparing an application, please contact: Ms Catrin Davies, Acting Departmental
Research Administrator, 01970 621517, ctd@aber.ac.uk.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted till 1st March 2013.