Research Postgraduate Funding in Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science at Leeds 2016/17
The School of Philosophy,
Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds is pleased to inform
potential applicants for postgraduate study that it has available up to 18
fully-funded PhD scholarships for UK/EU students for 2016-17 entry.
For more information about
postgraduate study in Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science at Leeds see
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/info/125022/postgraduate.
For full, regularly updated
information on upcoming awards and deadlines, including application procedures,
see the University of Leeds Postgraduate Scholarships site http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk/.
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Funding opportunities for
full-time or part-time PhD study include the following:
UK/EU STUDENTS
* Up to two School of Philosophy,
Religion, and History of Science Scholarships – Fees + £14,250 Maintenance
(Awards may be made on a rolling basis after 15 JANUARY 2016)
* Up to six White Rose College of
the Arts & Humanities AHRC Studentships (Deadline 2 FEBRUARY 2016)
* Up to three Leeds Anniversary
Research Scholarships (Deadline: 15 JANUARY 2016)
* Up to two University of Leeds
Research Scholarships (Deadline: 11 MARCH 2016)
* University of Leeds Endowed
Research Scholarships (Deadline: 1 JUNE 2016)
* Around four White Rose Research
Studentships (Deadline: to be determined)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
* Up to three Leeds Anniversary
Research Scholarships (Deadline: 15 JANUARY 2016)
* China Scholarship
Council–University of Leeds Awards - around 13 in total (Deadline: 8 JANUARY
2016)
* Up to two School of Philosophy,
Religion, and History of Science Scholarships – £14,250 Maintenance + a
contribution to fees equivalent to UK/EU Fees (Awards may be made from 15
JANUARY 2016). N.B. This is a partial scholarship; to be eligible for
consideration, applicants will be expected to demonstrate their ability to pay
the remainder of their international fees (i.e. approx. £9000 p.a.).
Correspondence regarding the
application procedure may be directed to prhs_pgenquiries@leeds.ac.uk.
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Those interested in applying are
advised to contact potential supervisors at an early stage. You should
contact them by email, either directly or through the relevant postgraduate
research tutor:
* Prof. Pekka Vayrynen for
Philosophy (p.vayrynen@leeds.ac.uk)
* Dr Jonathan Topham for History
and Philosophy of Science (j.r.topham@leeds.ac.uk)
* Dr Jamie Dow for Applied Ethics
(j.dow@leeds.ac.uk)
* Dr Sean McLoughlin for Theology
and Religious Studies (s.mcloughlin@leeds.ac.uk)
You are invited to consider
visiting Leeds, by arrangement, to meet potential supervisors and current
students, attend seminars, and explore the university’s excellent
resources. Modest travel bursaries are available for such purposes.
You are also strongly encouraged
to attend (in most cases following application) the university’s Postgraduate
Open Day on Friday 5 February 2016 (https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/101060/), when you will have opportunity to meet potential supervisors, current
postgraduates, and the postgraduate team.
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Dr Jon Topham
Senior Lecturer in History of
Science &
Director of Postgraduate Research
School of Philosophy, Religion,
and History of Science
University of Leeds,
Leeds LS2 9JT
Tel: +44 (0)113 34 32526
Fax: +44 (0)113 34 33265