Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies 2024

Interested in early modern books, print culture and politics? This project investigates how the early modern English state used the book trade guild known as the Stationers’ Company to censor publications. 

You will work with the Stationers’ Company’s extensive archive (in particular its business records) to explore how it recruited spies and censors and how it went about locating and shutting down forbidden printing. You will also consider the extent to which this involved state appropriation of the traditional regulatory function of the Company. 

Relevant training in bibliography, palaeography, and relevant digital techniques will be provided. You will work alongside staff at the Stationers’ Company, but also with members of the Special Collections digital team at Newcastle University to develop relevant skills and expertise. 

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• Table of Content
• About Newcastle University
• Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies
• Aim and Benefits of Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies
• Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies Courses
• Requirements for Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies

Aim and Benefits of Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies

• Studentship 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £17,668.
• The funding covers a four-year PhD (three years + a year for writing up). 

Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies Courses

• Arts and Humanities

Requirements for Newcastle University AHRC-funded PhD Studentship in Early Modern Studies Qualification

You must have, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 honours degree and a master’s degree (or international equivalent), in History, English Literature or a related discipline. 

Home and international students are welcome to apply. If English is not your first language, you must have IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for a studentship you must send an Expression of Interest to [email protected] by 5pm on 28 February 2024. You will receive an acknowledgement of your submission (if this doesn’t happen please email the address without the attachment). 

Your Expression of Interest must include: 

• A 500-word personal statement 
• A 2-page CV 
• 2 academic references 

For more details visit: Newcastle University website.