University of Exeter College of Humanities 2022 PhD Global Excellence Studentship

Exeter is a portal to a rich variety of research resources offering unique archives in medieval and modern history, modern and contemporary literature and film. Dynamic partnerships with arts, culture and heritage organisations – British Museum, Historic England, London Film School, National Trust, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Tate Britain among many others – give our researchers access to a remarkable range of research collections and facilities.

Exeter offers PhD students exceptional support:

• A teamed approach to supervision combining research expertise from across our disciplines and access to a pastoral tutor
• A dedicated Doctoral College, a single point-of-contact for all programme and practical needs
• Access to a Digital Humanities Lab
• Research and career development opportunities within the College and across the University 
• Dedicated study space for Humanities postgraduates
• A well-established postgraduate research culture including annual conferences and journals
• Funding opportunities for individual research needs

• Table of Content
• About University of Exeter
• University of Exeter College of Humanities PhD Global Excellence Studentship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Exeter College of Humanities PhD Global Excellence Studentship
• Requirements for University of Exeter College of Humanities PhD Global Excellence Studentship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Exeter College of Humanities PhD Global Excellence Studentship

Aim and Benefits of University of Exeter College of Humanities PhD Global Excellence Studentship

The studentship will be for a period of up to 3 years (36 months), dependent on satisfactory progress, and will cover full tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant of £15,609 (2021/22 rate).

Requirements for University of Exeter College of Humanities PhD Global Excellence Studentship Qualification

Successful applicants normally have a good first degree (at least 2.1, or international equivalent) in a relevant field of humanities, and have obtained, or are currently working towards a Master's degree at Merit level, or international equivalent, in a relevant field of humanities.

If English is not your first language you will need to meet the English language requirements and provide proof of proficiency. 

Note

• Applicants would be expected to start their studies in September 2022.
• Recipients are expected to commit to engagement beyond their doctoral studies through contributing to the research environment of their discipline and the College by participating in research activities, accessing skills development training and opportunities and career development etc. Continued funding would be dependent on satisfactory evidence of this engagement having taken place.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button above. You will be asked to submit some personal details and upload a full CV, letter of application, research proposal with supervisor agreed in principle, two academic references, and if relevant, proof of your English language proficiency, by 2 March 2022.

You will also be asked to upload verified transcripts of your most academic qualification.

All application documents must be submitted in English. Certified translated copies of academic qualifications must also be provided.

For more details, visit University of Exeter website.