Postgraduate Studentships Available for September 2008 Entry
Two-year Masters studentships and four-year PhD awards available. See below for details.
New closing date: Friday 16 May.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2008
The Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW) would like to invite suitably qualified graduates to apply for the unique two-year Masters studentships available at the Universities of Edinburgh, Durham and Manchester. The studentships will start in September 2008 and will cover tuition fees and an annual stipend.
For September 2008 entry, there are a total of 5 two-year Masters studentships available at the three Universities. The two-year Masters degree in Arab World Studies comprises 8 months in Edinburgh dedicated to intensive study of the Arabic language and training in research methods followed by 4 months at an approved institution in the Arab world. Students will be based in their primary institution for the second year of the degree.
Masters students enrolled at Durham University will have the opportunity to apply for additional funding (+3 PhD) after successful completion of the two-year Masters. There is also one four-year PhD award (either track described below) available at Durham.
In addition to the Masters studentships available, Manchester University invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for 3 four-year PhD awards. The PhD awards will follow either of the following tracks:
(1) one year of intensive language training for students already holding a research-based Masters plus a three-year PhD;
(2) one-year Research-based Masters for those already proficient in Arabic plus a three year PhD.
Applicants must apply through one of the three universities mentioned above. This university will be known as the student’s primary institution. Further information on application procedures and regulations can be obtained by contacting the respective university’s postgraduate office.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be UK citizens or EU citizens who have completed three years’ residency in the UK (not for studying purposes). For further details on eligibility requirements, please see http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/Images/UPDATED%20Postgraduate%20Funding%20Guide%20Aug%2007_tcm6-12067.pdf.
Applicants for CASAW studentships should also send the following supporting documents to the postgraduate office of the University to which they are applying, before 16 May 2008 :
1. Covering letter
2. CV
3. 2 References - please ask two referees to send references directly to the postgraduate office
4. Prospective PhD students should include a 3000-word proposal describing the research they plan to undertake.
If you have any further queries about the application procedure, please contact the .
The respective University’s websites are as follows:
Edinburgh
To download a postgraduate application form, see the webpage:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate/applications/forms.html
Manchester
The University of Manchester encourages on-line applications and this is our preferred method of application:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/
Durham
Durham University’s on-line application form for postgraduate programmes can be found at:
https://bannerss.dur.ac.uk/blive_ssb/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
