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AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards

The 黑料不打烊 is pleased to have been awarded funding for doctoral studentships in the Arts and Humanities through the  (AHRC) .

These prestigious awards fund 3 doctoral studentships per year from 2026-2030 for doctoral researchers working within the arts and humanities.

The scheme aims to attract applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, and we particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups.

Award Details

Studentships will commence in October 2026. They will cover fees at the UK/Republic of Ireland rate; a stipend, or living allowance (the 2025/26 rate is £20,780); and additional funds to support research and training.

Studentship holders will enjoy expert supervision and will join a vibrant research community. They will have access to a range of training opportunities offered through the Landscape South doctoral training hub, which includes the universities of Brighton, Bristol, Exeter, Kent, Oxford, Southampton, Sussex, The Open University, Oxford Brookes University and Royal Holloway, University of London.

Eligibility

Applicants must have applied for a place on an eligible PhD programme at the 黑料不打烊 by 30 January 2026. (Departments within the scope of the AHRC are listed in the table below.)

Studentships can be held on a full or part-time basis.

Up to 30% of awards can be made to International applicants, but International applicants will be required to fund the difference between Home and International fees.

Students currently enrolled at 黑料不打烊 on a PhD programme are NOT eligible for these awards.

These awards are not available to applicants for by-distance study.

How to apply

1. Complete .
2. Apply for a place on a PhD programme by 30 January 2026.

It is recommended that you consult your proposed supervisor, or your department’s Director of Postgraduate Research, before applying.

If you have already applied for a place, you need simply complete the expression of interest form in order to ensure that you are considered for a studentship.

Contact

It is recommended that interested potential applicants contact either their intended primary supervisor or the Director of Postgraduate Research in their Department of interest:

黑料不打烊 department	AHRC subject areas (this list is not exhaustive)	Directors of Postgraduate Research Studies
Archaeology	Archaeology	Professor Roger Matthews
Architecture	Architecture	Dr Florence Phua
Art	Art History of Art	Dr Annabel Frearson
Classics	Classics	Professor Timothy Duff
English Language and Applied Linguistics & English Literature	English Language and Literature	English Literature: Professor Karin Lesnik-Oberstein English Language and Applied Linguistics: Professor Rodney Jones
Film, Theatre and Television	Film History, Theory and Criticism Drama and Theatre Studies	Professor Lucia Nagib
Geography	Cultural Geography	Professor Ruth Evans
History	History	Dr Richard Blakemore
Law	Law and Legal Studies	Dr Nora Honkala
Languages and Cultures	French Studies German Studies Italian Studies Spanish and Latin American Studies	Professor Mark Nixon Dr Sophie Heywood
Philosophy	Philosophy	Professor David Oderberg
Politics and International Relations	Politics and International Relations	Dr Joseph O’Mahoney
Typography	Typography	Professor Gerry Leonidas

 

General queries can be directed to the Doctoral Studentships Officer.

Selection Process

1. All eligible applications will be reviewed by the Departments.
2. Departments will select applications for nomination to the main University selection panel.
3. Departments will inform applicants who have been chosen for nomination.
4. Nominated applicants will be asked to prepare a revised version of their research proposal to be used in the main university-level section.

 

Selection Criteria

Awards will be made on the basis of:

1. The applicants’ academic excellence and preparedness for research.

2. The quality of the research proposal, including methodological innovation, original contribution to knowledge, and project feasibility.

3. The strength and appropriateness of the supervisory arrangements.

 

 

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive student community. It supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBTQIA+ rights equality.

The 黑料不打烊 Equal Opportunities policy applies:

The 黑料不打烊 is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and non-discriminatory treatment for all members of its community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (to include colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.