Published: 22 Oct 2024 763 views
The University of Kent is proud to be part of the Consortium for the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE), one of only 8 UK AHRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships in the scheme, offering AHRC studentships that include the opportunity for extended skills training and collaborative placements. Our partners include Goldsmiths, The Courtauld Institute of Art, SOAS and Birkbeck, all part of the University of London, and the Universities of East Anglia, Essex, and Sussex. CHASE will offer students a wide range of exciting opportunities to gain professional experience, work across institutions and disciplines, and acquire advanced research skills. Further information is available from the CHASE Website.
The University of Kent will offer CHASE Studentships in 2025/26 in many Arts and Humanities disciplines, as well as in Human and Social Sciences, and Law, Society and Social Justice.
Kent is a leading academic institution: 97% of our research was judged to be of international quality in the Research Excellence Framework.
Application Deadline | 02 Dec 2024 |
Country to study | United Kingdom |
School to study | University of Kent |
Type | PhD |
Course to study | View courses |
Sponsor | University Of Kent |
Gender | Men and Women |
These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, to be announced –previous 2024/25 rate is £19,237.) Tuition fees at the home rate and access to further research funding.
CHASE studentships also provide access to a wide range of training and placement opportunities.
Eligibility
The Stuart Hall Foundation Scholarships are available to Home candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, specifically encouraging applicants with an interest in the work and legacy of Stuart Hall.
Your PhD project must fit with the aims of the Foundation. The Foundation works collaboratively to forge creative partnerships in the spirit of Stuart Hall; thinking together and working towards a racially just and more equal future. The Stuart Hall Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for students and academics, pursuing themes resonant with the work of Professor Stuart Hall and that of the Foundation.
CHASE Studentship Selection Criteria for 2025/26 is based on the following:
Research Proposal
Preparedness for Research
Suitability of Research Environment
To be considered for a CHASE studentship at Kent you must follow the below steps carefully. You will only be considered for a studentship if you complete each step by the Kent deadline of Monday 2 December 2024 at 23:59 GMT.
Step 1: Apply for a PhD at Kent through one of the eligible disciplines. Consult with a primary supervisor when applying. If you have already applied to Kent and hold a deferred offer or are a current PhD student at Kent and will have more than 50% of your registration remaining in October 2025, move to step 2.
Step 2: Visit our CHASE webpage to download the Kent/CHASE Application Form, please complete the form with the support of your potential primary supervisor.
Step 3: Submit the Kent/CHASE Application Form to the Graduate and Researcher College by emailing [email protected] by the deadline. You MUST complete this step to be considered for a CHASE studentship at Kent. Please enclose the following information in your email submission:
For more details visit: University of Kent website.