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Durham University (Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences), supported by its AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award
Durham University AHRC PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities 2027
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Up to eleven studentships support PhD research beginning in October 2027 on projects related to the Transformative Humanities framework.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- admission Apply for admission to an eligible PhD programme at Durham University Exact current official rule
- admission Be accepted to Durham University as a PhD student Exact current official rule
- Proposed project aligned with the Transformative Humanities framework Exact current official rule
- admission Meet the academic admissions requirements for the relevant PhD programme Exact current official rule
- institution Supervision involving at least two departments Exact current official rule
- Not open to: degree Already commenced doctoral study Exact current official rule
- Not open to: Full-time employment Exact current official rule
- During the studentship, live within a reasonable travel distance of Durham and engage fully with the supervis… Exact current official rule
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- Not open to: Residing abroad, except when completing field work, during the studentship
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- institution Supervisory team led by the Faculty of Arts & Humanities Exact current official rule
- institution Supervisory team led by the Faculty of Social Sciences Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- Home students, Overseas students
- degree May apply while completing the current programme of study if expected to satisfy entry requirements before re…
- Part-time employment may be eligible for a part-time award; award should be at least 50% of the full-time equ…
Not open to: already commenced their doctoral study; Students in full-time employment; You cannot reside abroad unless they are completing field work.
- Level of study
- PhD
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Each award offers a tuition fee waiver and a stipend at the level set by UKRI for 3.5 years (full time) or 7 years (part time), plus additional funding opportunities and access to training and placement resources. Overseas awards cover tuition fees at overseas level.
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- Durham University
What I need Not listed here
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Contact potential supervisor(s) to discuss the project before applying; this is recommended, not mandatory. Optional
- Optionally register for the online information and Q&A session using the session link. Optional Open this official step
- Submit the equal opportunities monitoring form and retain the code received as proof of submission. Required
- Apply for admission to the PhD programme in the lead supervisor's department through Durham's online application system. Include the research proposal, CV, and contact details of two referees; in the application's Programme Related Information funding question, enter "Transformative Humanities" (and list any other funding schemes if applicable). Required
- Deadline
- 15 January 2027
- Deadline timezone
- UK time
- Application cycle
- 2027 application cycle
- Notes
- Up to nine awards are for home students and up to two are for overseas students; tuition is covered at the relevant home or overseas fee level. Up to six awardees may be selected for association with the AHRC Northern Hub. Applicants in full-time employment are not eligible for a UKRI award. Part-time awards may be available subject to approval and relevant programme requirements.
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