Dear teams,
FYI and further dissemination as appropriate.
Thanks,
Oscar
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PHD FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS, UCL
UCL Institute of the Americas is a leading multidisciplinary specialist institution for the study of Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Canada. Prospective candidates can apply for funding to undertake doctoral study at the Institute through the following schemes:

-          The London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) AHRC Studentship

-          The UCL, Bloomsbury and East London Doctoral Training Partnership (UBEL-DTP)

-          The Wolfson Scholarship

-          UCL Overseas Research/Graduate Research Scholarships
Full details below.
Arts and Humanities Research Council studentships (AHRC)
Applications for 2018-19 AHRC Studentships now open. Deadline: 10 January 2018
The London Arts and Humanities Partnership<https://www.lahp.ac.uk/> (LAHP) offers approximately 80 postgraduate studentships per year across UCL, SAS and KCL in a wide range of arts and humanities subjects. They are typically awarded to applicants with excellent academic track records and strong research proposals. Only UK and EU students are eligible to apply.
Deadlines and Application: The application process has two parts: (1) application to UCL; (2) application to the LAHP.
1. UCL Admissions application<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application>
The application deadline is 10 January 2018 (the date by which your online UCL application for admission must be recorded as received by the College Admissions Office). In order to be considered for AHRC funding, applicants must tick the relevant box to indicate they wish to be put forward for this funding. Visit the UCL online application webpage here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application
2. LAHP application form<https://www.lahp.ac.uk/apply-for-a-studentship/>
Applicants must also apply online through the LAHP<https://www.lahp.ac.uk/apply-for-a-studentship/>. The LAHP application portal opens on 27 November 2017. Deadline: Applications close at midnight on 26 January 2018.
For details of the scheme and how to apply, please read the LAHP guidelines carefully: https://www.lahp.ac.uk/apply-for-a-studentship/
UCL, Bloomsbury & East London Doctoral Training Partnership (UBEL DTP)<https://ubel-dtp.ac.uk/>
Competition for ESRC Studentships for October 2018 entry is now open. Deadline: Tuesday 9 January 2018 at 4.00pm (GMT). This ESRC-funded scheme brings together five leading London academic institutions including University College London (UCL), Birkbeck University and the University of East London (UEL). This scheme offers over 40 funded studentships across the participating institutions. Studentships comprise full-time fees (UK/EU) and maintenance.
Candidates can apply under various subject pathways. The UCL Institute of the Americas is represented in the Economic and Social History pathway, and can co-supervise projects in other relevant pathways such as Politics and International Relations. Candidates applying for primary supervision at the Institute of the Americas should submit their application through the Economic and Social History pathway.
The application process has three parts:
1. UCL Admissions application<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application>
The deadline for applications is 9 January 2018. Note: applications must include full information on qualifications and residential eligibility. Applicants must also arrange for proposed supervisors to send a supporting note to the graduate tutor, Dr. Kate Quinn ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>).
UCL online application webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application
2. Submit a preliminary application via the DTP application portal<https://ubel-dtp.ac.uk/> Deadline 4pm, 9 January 2018.
3. Candidates shortlisted by the pathway panel will be invited to submit a full application via the DTC portal. The deadline for full applications is 28 February 2018.
For details of the scheme, eligibility, pathways, and how to apply, please consult the ESRC UBEL DTP guidelines carefully: https://ubeldtp.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/ubel-dtp-notes-of-guidance-for-applicants-2018.pdf
The Wolfson Scholarship<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/ah/scholarships-and-funding/wolfson-scholarship/>
The Wolfson Foundation seeks to support excellence. Drawing on its history of support for higher education and interest in the humanities, the Foundation is offering three postgraduate research awards in the humanities - these will be for three areas in History, Literature and Languages. For the 2018/19 academic year four awards will be offered in total.
The intention is that Wolfson Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students who demonstrate the potential to make an impact on their chosen field. Wolfson Scholarships will be awarded solely on academic merit. Ideally, the successful students would aspire to an academic career. Please note: only UK/EU applicants are eligible.
The awards are available for doctoral research only, and will be paid over three years (or up to six years part time). For full-time students, it is expected that students complete their doctorate in three years.
Students should have an outstanding academic record, usually a first class honours degree at undergraduate level and a Master's degree from a recognised university in a cognate field of study to their proposed doctoral research.
Level of award Each student starting in 2018/19 will receive a total of £84,000, which equates to £28,000 per annum. The funding available covers a stipend, fees and a research allowance.
Definition of subject disciplines
The three disciplines that the programme covers may be broadly defined.

  1.  History - As well as broad-based historical and historiographical studies, this may include such areas as classics, history of art, or architectural history, provided the research is grounded within historical methodology.
  2.  Literature - As well as literary and textual studies, this may include research that involves critical theory or film and other visual media, provided there is a literary element within the research (e. g. translation of literature to screen). This does not include creative writing.
  3.  Languages-Research should be in applied languages other than English, rather than linguistics. It may involve the study of literary or historical texts (where these are not in English). Students receiving scholarships under this stream may be based within non-language departments (for example, history or anthropology departments).
Point of contact
Candidates should inform the UCL Institute of the Americas Graduate Tutor - Research, Dr Kate Quinn<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, that they would like to be considered for the Wolfson scholarship.
Nominations should include the following:
· an indication of the subject discipline most relevant
· the full UCL PhD application form
· a research proposal of no more than 1000 words
· a letter from the proposed supervisor confirming that they are willing to supervise the specific project outlined.
Deadlines: Potential candidates who wish to be considered for this award must apply to UCL Institute of the Americas by 5 January 2018 at the latest and submit additional documentation to the institute by the same date to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
The UCL Graduate Research Scholarships (GRS)<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/UK-EU_Res/grs> and Overseas Research Scholarships (ORS)<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-res/ors>
Call for applications now open. UCL Graduate Research Scholarships aim to attract high-quality students to undertake research at UCL. Up to 25 UCL Graduate Research Scholarships (GRS) are available annually to prospective and current UCL research students from any country. Applicants will be considered for a UCL GRS<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/UK-EU_Res/grs>. Overseas fee payers will also be considered for the UCL ORS<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-res/ors>.
The application process has two steps, both of which have a deadline of 5 January 2018:
1. Apply for admission to UCL<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application> if not already registered on a UCL doctoral programme
UCL online application webpage: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application
2. Submit additional documents to UCL Institute of the Americas - please e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
For full information on eligibility criteria and how to apply please consult the guidelines on the GRS<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/UK-EU_Res/grs> and the ORS<https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/graduate/overs-res/ors>
All candidates seeking admission to the UCL Institute of the Americas for doctoral study should apply here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/research/application
Please note: Your chances of success both in your application and in obtaining funding will be much diminished if you have not discussed your research plans in detail with your prospective supervisor. Candidates are strongly advised to get in touch with potential supervisors as early as possible. Before applying, always ensure that you have checked your eligibility for the particular funding scheme, and that your project fits the subject criteria.


Kate Quinn

Senior Lecturer in Caribbean History

Departmental Graduate Tutor (Research)



Institute of the Americas, UCL

Tel: (0044) 203-1089712

Internal extension: 59712

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