University of Sussex 2022 CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme for Arts and Humanities Research

The University of Sussex is a member of the CHASE Doctoral Training Partnership, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Successful applicants will have their PhD tuition fees paid, and will receive a stipend to cover living expenses (currently £15,609 for 2021-22). They will also have access to further funds for research expenses. They will benefit from research and practical expertise available across all the CHASE institutions via existing research networks, and the twice yearly Encounters conference.

• Table of Content
• About University of Sussex
• CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme
• Requirements for CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme

Aim and Benefits of CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme

PhD studentships cover PhD fees (international or UK level) and a tax free maintenance allowance (currently £15,609) and support funding (for e.g. conferences, placements, research travel, training courses)

Requirements for CHASE AHRC Studentship Scheme Qualification

CHASE AHRC studentships are open to UK and Overseas/International students according to the UKRI student eligibility rules.  Up to 30% of each cohort of students may be Overseas students . So we are now also able to offer a limited number of studentship awards to international candidates, including a stipend and full payment of international fees.

Our Admissions team will give a definitive answer of your Fee Status, but you count as a UK student if you are :

• a UK national who has been living in the UK or EU for the three years prior to starting your course;
• an EU national with Settled Status;
• an EU national with Pre-Settled status who has been living in the UK or EU for 3 years prior to starting your course;
• a student will Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK;
• an Irish National (due to a reciprocal agreement with the UK)

All other students (e.g. EU nationals moving to the UK to start their PhD) will count as Overseas students.

If you have already commenced doctoral study, you may still be eligible for an AHRC studentship funding providing that, at the start of the AHRC award, you will have at least 50% of your period of study remaining as of September 2022 when the studentship commences.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for CHASE studentship you must first apply for a place on a PhD course at the University of Sussex. You will then be able to request a link to the CHASE application form.

The deadline for the Sussex PhD application is December 17th 2021 and the deadline for the CHASE scholarship application is January 28th  2022.

The deadline for the CHASE scholarship application is soon after the deadline for the Sussex application, so  we advise you to apply to Sussex and to agree your supervisory team in the autumn so that you can begin work on your CHASE application before Christmas. Your supervisor and your referees will need time to write their statements for your CHASE application.

For more details, visit University of Sussex website.