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/
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