9 October: FYI -- PhD funding, UK

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Leverhulme Application Guidance Notes for entry October 2016

Up to 7 fully-funded three-year PhD studentships are currently
available in the Durham Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Training
Programme in Visual Culture (DLITP VC) for October 2016. We welcome
applications from graduates in the arts and humanities, social
sciences, natural sciences and life sciences who wish to pursue a PhD
in visual science or visual culture. It is expected that candidates
will have a strong first degree in a relevant discipline (2.1
minimum), together with an excellent Master's qualification, also in a
relevant field.

Students for whom visual culture generously defined is integral to
their research may apply to any of the University's
departments. Students need to be
accepted by a department first to be considered for an
award. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their applications with
potential supervisors if they wish. The full supervisory team will
however only be finalised after an offer has been made. Successful
applicants will participate in the scheme's activities, such as the
summer school in July each year, which they will help to design and
organize.

There is a two-stage application process for the Programme: 1. Two
formal applications to both the University (online) and to the
Programme (supplementary form to complete). 2. Selection day for
shortlisted candidates, which will be held in Durham on 14 - 15 March
2016. Travel expenses (within the UK) and one night's accommodation
will be provided for those invited to attend.

STAGE 1: Formal applications

The deadline for both formal applications to Durham University is 15
JANUARY 2016. Please ensure that you submit both the online form and
supplementary page.

Applications to join the Durham Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Training
Programme in Visual Culture will be accepted through the Durham
University online application portal and applicants should complete
the Online Application
Form. Applicants
should also familiarise themselves with the general
information provided for
prospective postgraduate students at Durham University.

Notes for completing the University Online Application Form; 1.
Programme Applied For: Choose PhD in Visual Culture (Leverhulme) from
the drop-down menu. The programme code for DLITP VC is R9A401. 2.
Department: When asked to indicate a department, please choose the
department that is best placed to provide your main supervisor and
that best corresponds to your previous qualifications. Students on the
DLITP may be registered to study in any of Durham's Schools and
Departments, as long as the
project is related to an aspect of visual culture as defined by the
programme. 3. Accommodation. All successful applicants will be
offered (acceptance is not compulsory) accommodation and membership of
one of the Programme's home colleges - Trevelyan College and St
Cuthbert's College. 4. Field of Study. Please put here 'Visual
Culture' 5. Finance and Funding. All successful applicants will be
offered a DLITP VC PhD studentship, which covers both tuition fees (at
UK and EU level) and a living allowance. Due to the terms and
conditions of the award, the studentship is only open to Home and EU
students.

Notes for completing the Supplementary Application Form; 1. The
Durham Leverhulme Interdisciplinary Training Partnership in Visual
Culture application
form(click
the title to download). The key element of this is a 750 word
statement to demonstrate an aptitude for interdisciplinary
research. This should not simply supplicate your research proposal.
2. A full CV (including undergraduate and taught masters module marks
and exam results) 3. Please email the above to
cvac@durham.ac.uk with the title of the
documents:

[Your name ] Supplementary Form

[Your name ] CV

[Your name] other documentation

STAGE 2: Selection Day

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the 26 February 2015 and
provided with full details of the selection process. During the visit,
there will be tours, talks and a short interview.

Successful candidates will be notified on 23 March 2016, and would be
expected to give a firm acceptance by 8 April 2016.

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