PhD
scholarship – Shakespeare studies
20 April 2016
A PhD scholarship is
available for a student with a literary studies, computer science or statistics
background to join the Shakespeare Folio project at the University of
Newcastle, Australia.
The Shakespeare
First Folio is arguably the most important document in English literature, but
important questions about the texts it includes remain in dispute. This
ARC-funded project, led by Professor Hugh Craig,
is using statistical methods to date rival versions, detect patterns of
authorial revision compared to random textual corruption, and measure the
closeness or divergence between different versions. The findings will have an
impact on the wording and presentation of plays read and heard by millions
world-wide.
The successful
candidate will be a member of the Centre
for Literary and Linguistic Computing and the Centre for 21st
Century Humanities at Newcastle, and will join a global network of
computational stylistics researchers.
Applicants will have
a background in literary studies, computer science, or statistics.
Scholarship
Details
The scholarship
includes tuition fees and living allowance of $26,288 per annum (2016 rate), a
laptop on commencement of the PhD, and some local and international travel
support.
Eligibility
- Have an
excellent academic record in Honours, a Masters by Research or a Masters
by Coursework degree, in literary studies, computer science, or statistics - Meet
the University of Newcastle’s entry requirements for PhD and English
language requirements - Be
willing to study full-time
This scholarship is
available to International and Australian candidates.
Application
procedure
Interested applicants
are advised to send an email expressing their interest.
Contact: Prof Hugh Craig
Email: hugh.craig@newcastle.edu.au
Phone:
+61 2 4921 5212
