Doctoral Studentships: Humanities/Social Science: Wellcome trust 1952 views

Wellcome trusts scheme enables researchers to undertake humanities or social science doctoral degrees in any area of health. The scheme is open at Postgraduate level.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must have sponsorship from an eligible host organization in the UK, Republic of Ireland or a low- or middle-income country.
• Applicant must hold, or expected to hold, a relevant Master’s degree.
• Duration: Doctoral Studentship is usually for three years, although we consider requests to undertake PhDs on a part-time basis.

Scholarship value:

• studentship monthly stipend
• tuition-fees (according to the rate charged by the training organization)
• contribution of up to £1,500 towards the costs of attending academic meetings and conferences, including registration fees
• up to £5,000 for research expenses including the cost of overseas fieldwork (if justified)

Application stages:

1. Submit full application via the Wellcome Trust Grant Tracker.
2. Application Review: The Medical Humanities Early Career Expert Review Group or the Society and Ethics Early Career Expert Review Group will review the application, depending on the area of your proposed research.
3. Decision: will be conveyed by the end of July.