CHSTM, Manchester: graduate studentships in the history of biology and/or medicine
The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHSTM) at the University of Manchester offers two fully funded studentships (including maintenance allowance) for graduate study in the history of the biological sciences and/or medicine after 1800. The positions are supported by the Williamson Fund, which was established to further the study of these subjects at the University.
Candidates may apply for a studentship in either of two schemes:
*(a) Master’s plus PhD study. *
This scheme is open to students with an undergraduate qualification. It covers, initially, full course fees and a living allowance for our one-year taught Master’s (MSc) in History of Science, Technology and Medicine, which will provide training for doctoral research study. If the student shows satisfactory progress on the MSc, it will then be extended to cover three years of full-time PhD study, again including full course fees and a living allowance.
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**(b) PhD study.*
This scheme is open to students with a relevant Master’s-level qualification. It covers full course fees and a living allowance for three years of full-time PhD study at CHSTM.
We are particularly keen to consider applications under scheme (a), but strong applications under either scheme will be considered for both of the studentships.
*ELIGIBILITY*
The studentships are open to all suitably qualified UK and European Union candidates. We regret that we cannot at present extend the scheme to non-UK/EU students who would pay fees at the international rate. The studentships are available for full-time study only, and candidates must be available to begin their studies in September 2014.
The requirements for the two schemes are as follows:
*(a) Master’s plus PhD study. *We will consider all applicants with a First-class undergraduate degree or international equivalent (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grade-comparison-of-overseas-qualifications) in a relevant subject such as history, science studies/STS, museology or science communication. However, we will also consider other applicants who can demonstrate strong aptitude for historical or related work through their study backgrounds or professional experience. Progression from MSc to the funded PhD is not automatic, but will depend on successful performance in the MSc year and the development of a viable research plan.
*(b) PhD study. *Applicants should have a Master’s-level qualification, at Distinction or Merit level or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as HSTM, medical humanities, history, science studies/STS, museology or science communication, and should have experience in producing a research dissertation.
Applicants will also need to have thought carefully about a potential PhD research project, and should have discussed this with one or more potential supervisors at CHSTM to ensure its viability.
SUPPORT
The studentships cover all course fees at the UK/EU rate and provide an annual living allowance, set at £13 963 for 2014-15. Funds have also been committed to ensure that appropriate training and research support is provided.
*FURTHER INFORMATION, APPLICATION FORM AND DEADLINE*
The deadline for applications is Friday 30 May 2014. Applicants will need to provide full degree transcripts, two academic references and a statement outlining their interest in the field (scheme a) or proposed research topic (scheme b).
For full particulars and an application form, please see our website: http://www.chstm.manchester.ac.uk/research/funding/williamson-2014.aspx
For further details of our taught Master's programme in history of science, technology and medicine, see http://www.chstm.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/
For PhD research at CHSTM, see http://www.chstm.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/
Candidates may apply for a studentship in either of two schemes:
*(a) Master’s plus PhD study. *
This scheme is open to students with an undergraduate qualification. It covers, initially, full course fees and a living allowance for our one-year taught Master’s (MSc) in History of Science, Technology and Medicine, which will provide training for doctoral research study. If the student shows satisfactory progress on the MSc, it will then be extended to cover three years of full-time PhD study, again including full course fees and a living allowance.
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**(b) PhD study.*
This scheme is open to students with a relevant Master’s-level qualification. It covers full course fees and a living allowance for three years of full-time PhD study at CHSTM.
We are particularly keen to consider applications under scheme (a), but strong applications under either scheme will be considered for both of the studentships.
*ELIGIBILITY*
The studentships are open to all suitably qualified UK and European Union candidates. We regret that we cannot at present extend the scheme to non-UK/EU students who would pay fees at the international rate. The studentships are available for full-time study only, and candidates must be available to begin their studies in September 2014.
The requirements for the two schemes are as follows:
*(a) Master’s plus PhD study. *We will consider all applicants with a First-class undergraduate degree or international equivalent (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grade-comparison-of-overseas-qualifications) in a relevant subject such as history, science studies/STS, museology or science communication. However, we will also consider other applicants who can demonstrate strong aptitude for historical or related work through their study backgrounds or professional experience. Progression from MSc to the funded PhD is not automatic, but will depend on successful performance in the MSc year and the development of a viable research plan.
*(b) PhD study. *Applicants should have a Master’s-level qualification, at Distinction or Merit level or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as HSTM, medical humanities, history, science studies/STS, museology or science communication, and should have experience in producing a research dissertation.
Applicants will also need to have thought carefully about a potential PhD research project, and should have discussed this with one or more potential supervisors at CHSTM to ensure its viability.
SUPPORT
The studentships cover all course fees at the UK/EU rate and provide an annual living allowance, set at £13 963 for 2014-15. Funds have also been committed to ensure that appropriate training and research support is provided.
*FURTHER INFORMATION, APPLICATION FORM AND DEADLINE*
The deadline for applications is Friday 30 May 2014. Applicants will need to provide full degree transcripts, two academic references and a statement outlining their interest in the field (scheme a) or proposed research topic (scheme b).
For full particulars and an application form, please see our website: http://www.chstm.manchester.ac.uk/research/funding/williamson-2014.aspx
For further details of our taught Master's programme in history of science, technology and medicine, see http://www.chstm.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/
For PhD research at CHSTM, see http://www.chstm.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/