Faculty of Arts and Sciences Research Scholarships at Lancaster University

Are you a prospective PhD student looking for a fully-funded scholarship opportunity? Lancaster University is offering three exciting Research Scholarships for PhD students, covering all course fees and providing an annual maintenance allowance of £15,000.

If you’re passionate about arts, social sciences, and exploring pressing contemporary issues, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, these scholarships are available to all students, including UK, EU, and international applicants. Here’s a brief overview of the three research fields you can choose from:

1. Cultures of Creative Practice and Social Change (Department of Languages and Cultures):

• This program invites researchers interested in exploring various areas of inquiry within creative practices in major languages such as Chinese, French, German, or Spanish.
• Topics can include theorizing translation as a creative and critical practice, investigating digital literatures and hybrid forms, exploring the social relevance of creative work, and examining authorship and collaborative creativity.

2. Rurality, Help-Seeking and Care Proceedings (Law School):

• This PhD focuses on understanding the role of place in children’s life chances, particularly in deprived, rural locations and their connection to the family justice system.
• Applicants will conduct qualitative research into help-seeking behaviors among parents facing parenting difficulties and child protection issues, to identify opportunities and barriers to accessing support systems.

3. Transnationalism, Mobility & Borders (Lancaster Institute for the Contemporary Arts):

• This program encourages practice-based and/or critical research on pressing contemporary issues, including migration, racism, globalization, postcolonialism, and more.
• The research should be situated within the disciplines of Art, Design, Architecture, Film, and Theatre, with an emphasis on politically and socially engaged projects.

To apply for these scholarships, first, apply for a PhD in the relevant department through the university’s online application system. Indicate the title of the scholarship you are applying for in the Source of Funding section of the application. The deadline for applications is 5 pm GMT on Friday, 28th February 2020.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to pursue your research interests while enjoying full financial support! For detailed information on eligibility requirements and the application process, visit the official scholarship website: [link to the website].

Take the first step towards a rewarding academic journey with Lancaster University’s fully-funded Research Scholarships. Apply now and unleash your research potential!