CHASE Arts and Humanities Council (AHRC) Studentship 2023

Selection criteria for applications: Selection panels will grade applications according to the following criteria:

1. Research proposal

The proposal is clearly-written and demonstrates engagement with an academic field at a high level of sophistication.
The project demonstrates original thinking in its field.
The methodology proposed clearly demonstrates the viability of the planned research.
The planned research is described in a way that inspires confidence that it will definitely be completed within the funded period.

2. Preparedness for research

The applicant demonstrates understanding of appropriate research skills required for successful completion of the project.
The applicant has appropriate training at Master's level or equivalent (including experience gained outside of higher education) to undertake the project.
The applicant's references fully support the applicant's preparedness for doctoral study.

3. Suitability of research environment

The research environment (as constituted by the proposed supervision, the home department(s) or equivalent, the institutional support (including available archives, sources, research centres), any external organisations) is appropriate to the project.
The applicant has given clear thought to the fit between their project and their proposed research environment.
The supervisor statement fully supports the project's fit with the proposed research environment.

CHASE AHRC funding is primarily available to Home students, though a limited number of awards will be made to International students.