2013 AHRC Postgraduate Research Scholarships at University of Sheffield in UK

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded  Postgraduate Research Scholarships Across the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Sheffield in UK

Study Subject(s): The scholarship is provided to learn Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Librarianship, Archives, Record Management & Information Science.
Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing master’s and PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: The Arts and Humanities Research Council
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-You should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study. Those applying for a doctoral studentship should normally have, or be studying for, a Masters degree or similar postgraduate qualification.
-You should be applying to start your first year of study on a full-time or part-time programme of eligible postgraduate study, within the AHRC’s subject areas listed above. AHRC scholarship funding begins on 1st October each year. Students who will  be entering their second year of postgraduate study are also eligible to apply but should speak to their academic department before submitting an application.
-Awards are open to UK and EU applicants. The type of studentship awarded is based on an applicant’s residency status.

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of UK and EU can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description:The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) supports world-class research that furthers our understanding of human culture and creativity. The University of Sheffield has been awarded substantial AHRC funding for postgraduate research scholarships across the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences.
The University of Sheffield offers three types of AHRC award:
Doctoral Awards â€" funding for full or part-time study leading to a doctoral degree (PhD). For 2013-14, we are inviting applications in the following subject areas: Librarianship, Archives, Record Management & Information Science;
Asian Language & Culture;
all subject areas in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
Research Preparation Masters (RPM) Awards â€" funding for Masters courses where the focus is on advanced study and research training that is explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral level. For 2012-13, we are inviting RPM applications for subjects in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
Professional Preparation Masters (PPM) Awards â€" funding for Masters courses where the focus is on the development of high-level skills and competences as a preparation for professional practice in a field relevant to the content of the course. For 2012-13, these are available in:
Archaeology; Design; Interpreting & Translation; Journalism & Publishing; Librarianship, Archives, Record Management & Information Science.

Number of awards offered: Not known

Tenure of award: Awards for doctoral study are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time and five years part-time subject to satisfactory progress. Awards for Masters study are tenable for between 9-12 months full-time and 12-24 months part-time.

What does it cover:
The type of AHRC scholarship awarded is based on an applicant’s residency status. UK applicants and EU applicants who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years immediately preceding the start of their course are eligible for the full scholarship. This pays:
the standard UK/EU tuition fees
an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend at the standard UK research rate, currently £13,590 for Doctoral students, £9,490 for Research Preparation Masters students, and £8,845 for Professional Preparation Masters students.
Doctoral students are entitled to apply for additional funds to support fieldwork and conference attendance.
EU applicants who have not been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately preceding the start of their course are eligible for a fees-only award, paying the standard UK/EU tuition fees only.
International applicants are not eligible for AHRC funding.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is post.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till-
-For PhD candidates: 1st February 2013
-For Master’s candidates: 29th March 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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