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Scholarships - 2010

In 2010, we are offering the following scholarships for postgraduate study and research. All scholarships will be awarded to provide outstanding candidates with support for postgraduate study at MA, MPhil, MLitt or PhD level in the Arts, Humanities or Modern Languages.

AHRC - Block Grant Studentships for 2010

In addition to our own Faculty Scholarships we are also pleased to offer 15 AHRC awards for entry to programmes commencing in October 2010. The Arts and Humanities Research Council's new Block Grant Partnership (BGP) scheme introduced last year will provide us with 75 studentships over five years to support postgraduate students in the Arts and Humanities.

This year we have AHRC funding for the following subject areas:
Archaeology and Anthropology, Classics, English, Hispanic, Portuguese, Latin American Studies, History, History of Art, Italian, Music, Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies.

Details on how to apply for 2010 Block Grant Studentships

Thucydides: reception, reinterpretation and influences

This four-year, AHRC-funded research project at the University of Bristol, led by Professor Neville Morley, will explore the history of the reception of Thucydides and his work since the Renaissance, including the history of scholarship and criticism on the text, the changing interpretative frameworks and the use of Thucydides in modern debates about such subjects as citizenship and democracy, international relations and the nature of history. We are now seeking to recruit for two postgraduate studentships. One student will research an aspect of the modern reception of Thucydides as a historian and within the general field of historiography; the other will research an aspect of the modern reception of Thucydides within social and political theory or political philosophy. The exact topics will depend on interests and experience. Applicants must have completed a first degree and either be studying for or have completed a Masters degree in an appropriate subject area such as history, classics and ancient history, philosophy or politics. A good command of ancient Greek and at least one modern European language is desirable. Please note that, in order to receive the maintenance award from the AHRC, residency conditions apply.

Further details

Postgraduate Masters Scholarships

There will be 3 scholarships offered, one for each of the following subject areas:

The value of these awards will be £4,450

Eligibility and further details

Postgraduate Research Scholarships

There will be 3 scholarships offered, one for each of the Schools within the Faculty as follows:

The value of these scholarships will be £3,440

Eligibility and further details

Details of last year's winners.

Institute of Greece, Rome and the Classical Tradition

The Bristol Institute of Greece, Rome and the Classical Tradition promotes research into all aspects of Greco-Roman culture from antiquity to the present day, in the belief that classical culture remains a vital influence in the modern world. It embraces research from many fields, including history of all kinds, archaeology, literary studies, art history and philosophy, and has a particular focus on research that explores links between ancient and modern.

To support interdisciplinary study, the Institute is providing a £500 scholarship to applicants for the MA Reception and Critical Theory programme. Eligibility and further details

University of Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The University will be offering 27 Postgraduate Research Scholarships for 2010 entry. 15 for UK/EU students and 12 for Overseas students. These prestigious awards will be awarded in open competition across all faculties. Students will need to demonstrate academic excellence and outstanding research potential.

Further information is available on the Student Funding web site.

Santander Abbey Masters Scholarships

These scholarships are aimed at candidates from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela and Peru who demonstrate the highest level of academic achievement. There are five awards available each year for £5,000 each, offset against tuition fees.

http://www.bris.ac.uk/studentfunding/overseas_pg/santander_abbey.html

General funding information:

General funding information can be found on the Student Funding website.

Questions:

Further information about the Faculty of Arts: http://www.bris.ac.uk/arts/
Further information about the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities: http://www.bris.ac.uk/arts/gradschool/

Tel: +44 (0) 117 928 8897
E-Mail: artf-gradschool@bristol.ac.uk