The Wheeler History of Travel Writing PhD Scholarship

The following documents should be uploaded to your application:

A detailed research proposal (see above).

An additional 300 word document, explaining how you will seek to make the project engage with, and be accessible to, a range of publics.

Two academic references.

Evidence of achieving a minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree (transcript and certificate).

Evidence of Master's degree (or equivalent) in History or a closely related subject (preferably at Merit or Distinction). Applicants may be working towards a Masters qualification that will have completed by the time the PhD begins. In these cases we would expect a provisional transcript or HEAR, and confirmation from a current tutor or MA director that the applicant is on track to complete. If the candidate wishes professional or creative experience to be considered in lieu of an MA they should submit evidence of this and a rationale about how it relates to the proposed research.

Evidence of meeting English Language requirements.

In the Funding Information section on the application form, please list the "Wheeler History of Travel Writing Scholarship".

Submit supporting documents by the stated deadline. We regret that we are unable to accept late supporting documents.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates can be of any nationality.

Applicants must:

Apply to Warwick for a History MPhil/PhD to begin (there is no separate application process for the Wheeler studentships but candidates should indicate on their application that they wish to be considered for it).

Candidates may hold an MA at the time of application, or be working towards a Masters qualification that you will have completed by the time your PhD begins (even though the result may not be known and the final examination board may not yet have taken place).

Applicants may have come from an academic background that is not in History or a closely related subject, or might, in exceptional circumstances, have professional and/or creative experience that is highly pertinent to their proposed research but not a History MA. In such cases, the Department may require attendance at the taught MA module Theories, Skills and Methods and other elements of the MA programme deemed necessary to provide the skills, knowledge and approaches required.

Awards made for entry will include the following:

Full payment of tuition fees at the UK or O/S rate.

A maintenance stipend paid at the prevailing UKRI rate for 3.5 years.

A Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of up to £3000 per annum for 3.5 years.

A one off £1500 conference and public engagement fund.