Postgraduate Funding
School of Classics
University of St Andrews
http://jobs.ac.uk/jobfiles/LJ457.html
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THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES
DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS
PhD STUDENTSHIPS, 2004-2007
THE OATH IN ARCHAIC AND CLASSICAL GREECE
A research project funded by the Leverhulme Trust
The Department of Classics is offering two research studentships,
exclusively for doctoral research related to the above project. Each
studentship will cover the UK/EU level of tuition fees and pay a
maintenance grant in line with national guidelines (expected to be around
£10,800 in 2004-5), for three years (subject to satisfactory progress).
How to apply
Applicants should apply for admission as a research student to the
Department of Classics using the standard University application form
(available at https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk/ ). No separate application
need be made for a project studentship; all applicants proposing eligible
research projects (see below) will automatically be deemed to be candidates
for these studentships.
To be eligible for a project studentship you
* must be ready to start September 2004
* should normally have, or be studying for, a Masters degree or
equivalent qualification (applications from students with a first class or
2i honours BA/BSc (or equivalent) will be considered in exceptional
circumstances);
* must be intending to pursue doctoral research on a subject relating
to the archaic and/or classical Greek world, and crucially (but not
necessarily exclusively) involving the topic of oaths or swearing;
* must not have already gained or completed requirements of a
doctoral degree in any subject, however funded;
* must not already be a doctoral student at The University of
Nottingham.
Application deadline
The deadline for application is Monday 5 July 2004.
When you will hear from us
Decisions about the studentships will be made by 19 July.
Informal inquiries
Informal inquiries may be addressed to Professor Alan Sommerstein
([log in to unmask]).
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THE OATH IN ARCHAIC AND CLASSICAL GREECE
2004-2007
A research project funded by the Leverhulme Trust
Director: Professor A.H. Sommerstein
The oath was an institution of fundamental importance across an enormously
wide range of social interactions throughout the ancient Greek world, its
binding force one of the most important contributions of religion to social
stability and harmony. For this reason, oaths are uttered, prescribed, or
referred to in almost every kind of literary or inscriptional text we have
from archaic and classical Greece, and a comprehensive study of the subject
requires a survey covering all these texts.
The project team for "The Oath in Classical Greece" will consist of
Professor Sommerstein and two research fellows, to be appointed for a three-
year term commencing in September 2004. Applications are warmly encouraged
from postgraduate students wishing to pursue doctoral research in the
framework of the project or on topics related to it, and in addition to the
usual sources of funding we will be offering two three-year research
studentships from project funds, exclusively for project-related doctoral
research.
The objectives of the project are:
* To create a database including all references to oaths in Greek
texts of all kinds from, or referring to, the archaic and classical periods
(i.e. down to 322 BC); when complete, the database would be made publicly
available via the internet.
* To analyse and interpret this evidence, in stages as it is
collected, and present the results in seminar and conference papers, in
articles and eventually in a co-authored monograph on the nature,
employment and functions of oaths in archaic and classical Greek societies.
Postgraduate students joining the project will have the opportunity to make
use of the ongoing work on the database, to present seminar and conference
papers as members of the project, and may be invited to contribute to the
eventual monograph.
More detailed information on the project can be found online at
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/classics/research/oathproject.phtml, and/or by
contacting Professor A.H. Sommerstein, Department of Classics, University
of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
([log in to unmask]).
Professor A H Sommerstein
Department of Classics
University of Nottingham
Nottingham NG7 2RD
Tel. +44 (0)115 951 4805
Fax +44 (0)115 951 4811
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Local Knowledge and Microidentities in the Roman East
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to the
generosity of the Classical Association, three bursaries of
£80 are available for postgraduates wishing to attend this
event. Please apply by June 30th.
The conference will run from 22nd-23rd July 2004 at the
University of Exeter; speakers include Maud Gleason,
Christopher Jones, Stephen Mitchell, Simon Goldhill.
Full details available at
http://www.ex.ac.uk/classics/news/index.htm
Department of Classics & Ancient History
University of Exeter, Queen's Building,
The Queen's Drive, Exeter. EX4 4QH
Telephone (01392) 264202 Fax (01392) 264377
Claire Turner, Secretary, Department Office
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* Masters Studentships in the History of Medicine
* PhD Studentship in the History of Greek and Roman Medicine
The School of Historical Studies - which includes Classics, History
and Archaeology - at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne is
offering 3 one-year Masters studentships in the History of Medicine,
and 1 three-year PhD studentship in the History of Greek and Roman
Medicine. The studentships are funded by the Wellcome Trust and will
be available as of September 2004.
The studentships are part of the recent expansion of the History of
Medicine teaching and research supervision at Newcastle funded by the
Wellcome Trust, which draws upon the resources provided by the new
Centre for the History of Medicine, a partnership between the
universities of Newcastle and Durham (for further information on the
activities and staff involved in the Centre see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/research/centres/hom.htm
* Masters Studentships
The Masters studentships cover fees at home/EU level + £9,000
maintenance. Students will register for the new MA in the History of
Medicine offered by Newcastle University as of September 2004
(subject to final University approval). This new MA programme will
provide specialised postgraduate training in the rapidly growing
interdisciplinary field of the History of Medicine. The programme is
open both to students from the Humanities and Social Sciences (e.g.
History, Classics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Archaeology,
Psychology, Sociology, etc.) and also to candidates with a
Medical/Science background wishing to take the programme either as an
intercalated degree within their medical training or as an
historical/ethical underpinning of their personal professional
development. The Newcastle programme is of special interest in that
it offers comprehensive coverage of the whole history of medicine
from classical antiquity to the twenty-first century. It provides the
necessary research training that will either link into further PhD
study or act as a stand alone MA; and candidates who have
successfully completed the programme will be eligible to take part in
the annual Wellcome Trust PhD studentship competition.
In addition to providing research training in methods of
medico-historical research, the programme will consist of a taught
module "Introduction to the History of Medicine", which will
illustrate the historical, social and cultural embeddedness of
medicine through time by means of thematic study of the historical
relationship between medicine and other major aspects of human
society and culture, such as philosophy and science, religion and
magic, ethics and law, literature and fine art, language and
discourse, society and politics. It will further comprise two special
study options and one dissertation, in which students will carry out
individually supervised self-study projects chosen from a range of
topics, such as the history of the Hippocratic Oath and its influence
on medical ethics, the history of mental illness, the history of
understandings and experiences of bodily organs such as the heart or
the brain, the role of medicine in major historical epochs such as
the Renaissance or the Third Reich, the history of medical
disciplines such as anatomy or physiology, the history of medical
science and medical research, etc., under the supervision of Prof.
Philip van der Eijk and/or Dr Thomas Rütten.
Applications for these studentships are invited from highly motivated
candidates holding, or being about to complete, a degree in a
relevant discipline with a good (likely) degree result (at least a
high II.1 or equivalent). Overseas applicants are also strongly
encouraged to apply. Applications should be made to Prof. P.J. van
der Eijk, University of Newcastle, School of Historical Studies,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU. Applications must include (a) a
statement of up to 400 words outlining your reasons for wanting to
pursue postgraduate study in the history of medicine and highlighting
your specific research interests, (b) a full CV, (c) the names of two
referees.
***The closing date for applications is 21 May 2004.***
* PhD studentship in the history of Greek and Roman medicine
This PhD studentship covers fees at home/EU level + a maintenance
grant of £14,247 per annum (rising to £15,843 p.a. in year 3). The
successful candidate will register for a PhD in Classics at Newcastle
University as of September 2004 and will carry out a full-time
research project in the history of Greek and Roman medicine under the
supervision of Prof. Philip van der Eijk and/or Dr Thomas Rütten.
Applications for this studentship are invited from highly motivated
candidates holding, or being about to complete, a Masters degree (or
equivalent) with a (likely) degree result of at least Merit (or
equivalent) in a relevant discipline. This will preferably be
Classics, but candidates from other disciplines will also be
considered if they make a good case and can demonstrate a sufficient
knowledge of Latin and Greek. Overseas applicants are also strongly
encouraged to apply. Applications should be made to Prof. P.J. van
der Eijk, University of Newcastle, School of Historical Studies,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU. Applications must include (a) a
statement of up to 600 words outlining the topic of your proposed
research project, (b) a full CV, (c) the names of two referees.
***The closing date for applications is 21 May 2004.***
For general information regarding postgraduate study in Newcastle
please see the University website at
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/index.phtml
For information about postgraduate study in the School of Historical
Studies see http://historical-studies.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/.
or contact the School's Graduate Secretary, Mrs Dawn Robinson, at
<[log in to unmask]>, tel. (+)44.191.2227966
For information about the History of Medicine activities at Newcastle
see http://historical-studies.ncl.ac.uk/research/medicine_history.asp
For specific inquiries about the studentships and about the MA
programme please contact Prof. P.J. van der Eijk or Dr T. Rütten at
the addresses below.
P.J. van der Eijk
Professor of Greek
University of Newcastle
Classics
School of Historical Studies
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
Tel. (+)44.191.2228262
Fax: (+)44.191.2228262
email: [log in to unmask]
http://historical-studies.ncl.ac.uk/people/philip_van_der_eijk/index.htm
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/niassh/research/centres/hom.htm
Privatdozent Dr T. Rütten
Wellcome Lecturer in Medical History
University of Newcastle
School of Historical Studies
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
Tel. (+)44.191.2223547
Fax: (+)44.191.2226484
email: [log in to unmask]
http://historical-studies.ncl.ac.uk/people/thomas_rutten/index.htm
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DEST: Endeavour Australia Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Research
Fellowships
These fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and
postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research in Australia (4-6
months duration). In 2004, up to 21 Fellowships will be offered (10 from
Asia, 1 from North America, 3 from Latin America, 4 from the Middle East
and 3 from Europe:- see specified countries in the program documentation).
The awards are valued at up to A$25,000. Applications close with DEST on 28
May 2004. Further information, including the application form, is available
from <http://www.dest.gov.au/international/awards/end_postgrad.htm>
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[with apologies, the date has passed on this one, but you might make
inquiries]
The School of History and Classics, University of Edinburgh, is
offering five one-year postgraduate studentships, covering full
home/EU fees, £7000 maintenance, and £400 in research
expenses. Studentships may be used to support an MSc (PGT)
degree (e.g. MSc in Classics) or the first year of PhD study.
Studentship applications should be made to Sarah Williams,
School of History and Classics. University of Edinburgh, Room
134, William Robertson Building, 50 George Square, Edinburgh
EH8 9JY. Applications must include a letter, stating proposed
degree programme, intellectual and research ambitions, and
proposed topic; a CV; the names of one/two academic referees;
and a copy of the applicant's academic record.
Applicants should also have applied for PG study at Edinburgh, via
Mrs Kate Marshall, Postgraduate Office, College of Humanities and
Social Science, David Hume Tower, George Square, Edinburgh
EH8 9JX.
Closing date is 26 April 2004.
Archive of list messages may be found at:
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/classicsgrads
Visit the same site to change your subscription settings.
Conference listings etc. can be found at:
http://www.classicsinfo.org
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