The University of Leicester's School of Museum Studies offers a vibrant and dynamic research environment for PhD students.  The School has the highest proportion of world-leading rated research in any subject in any UK university (RAE 2008). In its more than 45 year history, the School of Museum Studies – the only department in the country solely devoted to the study of museums and galleries – has played an influential role in the reinvention of museum theory and practice. By nurturing creative and critical professionals who have transformed organisations and professional practice throughout the world; by producing original, rigorous and internationally influential research; and by working collaboratively on a range of pioneering initiatives, the School has made a significant and sustained contribution to the international cultural sector and the field of museum studies internationally.

We are delighted to offer the following funding opportunity for new PhD students starting in October 2012 to join our vibrant research community.

AHRC funded PhD scholarship on Cultural Policy and Place

Please see the following link for a call for applications for an AHRC funded PhD scholarship on Cultural Policy and Place, which is part of the Connected Communities 'Everyday Participation: Articulating Cultural Values' project.

AHRC funded PhD scholarship on Cultural Policy and Place call for papers

AHRC PhD studentship in the School of Museum Studies

Open to Home and EU applicants

The School of Museum Studies is offering an AHRC PhD Studentship for new full time students beginning in October 2012.

This award is open to applicants seeking to study any research topic in Museum Studies within the extensive supervision expertise of the School's academic staff. 

The award pays University PhD fees, and a full-time annual maintenance grant.  It is open to Home and EU students only.  EU citizens are normally eligible to apply on a fees-only basis; if successful, the stipend would not be available to them. The full details of AHRC eligibility criteria can be found here. 

How to apply

Applicants must submit a full application and a 1,000 word research proposal by no later than 11 May 2012. This consists of:

• A completed University application form (you can apply online).
• Two references.
• Photocopies of degree certificates and transcripts.
• Completed Museum Studies PhD proposal form (please e-mail Christine Cheesman, cmc17@le.ac.uk, for a copy of this form).
• IELTS 6.5 English language certificate (if English is not your first language).

The successful applicants will be notified by the end of May. Further details on PhD study and how to order application materials can be found here. 

If you have any queries please contact Christine Cheesman – cmc17@le.ac.uk