Selection for these bursaries will be made by the School's Postgraduate Research Standing Committee, based on academic record, two academic references, a research proposal of up to 1000 words and a sample of written work of up to 5000 words.
The School of Historical Studies awards a limited number of bursaries to students embarking on the MRes in Philosophy. The Philosophy Master of Research Bursary is available for both full-time students (over one year) and part-time students (over two years).
The MRes in Philosophy is designed to provide students with research-based training in philosophy and also to serve as a foundation for starting an individual PhD project.
ELIGIBILITY
All applicants meeting the following criteria are eligible to be considered for the Master of Research bursary:
- Merit or Upper Second Class equivalent MA in Philosophy
- or, exceptionally, excellent First Class equivalent BA in Philosophy.
