This Collaborative Doctoral Award offers an exciting opportunity to pursue a fully funded PhD with a leading international centre for research in international performance with one of the worldâs foremost museums.
The project will examine the background, establishment and development of the World Theatre Season (held annually at the Royal Shakespeare Companyâs Aldwych Theatre between 1964 to 1973) and its impact on British performance culture. A key aspect of the project is assessing the influence the work had on British directors and designers and the changes it led to in scenographic practice, particularly the importance of African and Latin-American companies and practitioners in the field.
The award will commence on or around 23 September 2013.
Eligibility
All applicants should meet the AHRC’s academic criteria and residency requirements. Please see:
www.ahrc.ac.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/Student-Funding-Guide.pdf
Applicants should normally hold, or be studying for, a Master’s degree in a Drama, Theatre or Performance Studies or a cognate discipline (e.g. Cultural Studies). Please see below for the Candidate Profile.
How to Apply
To make an application please complete the Collegeâs online postgraduate application form (www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgrcoursefinder/index.html — please click the link for Drama to access the form). You will need to upload your CV, degree certificates, transcripts, TOFEL/IELTS scores (if applicable), Statement of Purpose, Research Proposal, and writing sample. You will also need to arrange for two references to be submitted.
For further details about the project and the requirements of the statement of purpose, proposal and writing sample, and advice on referees, please see:
www.sed.qmul.ac.uk/drama/postgraduate/phd/funding/index.html
Candidate Profile
The Department Drama is committed to appointing the very best candidates to our PhD programme. To apply you should have a good first degree (BA Honours or equivalent), at first class standard (or upper second class with clear evidence of 1st class work), and/or a Masters qualification (at Merit or above) in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies or a cognate discipline. The criteria for the appointment of the student will be the strength of (a) the candidate’s academic profile and relevant professional experience, (b) the quality of the proposal and statement of purpose, (c) the fit between the candidate’s profile, proposal and the project brief, and (d) the ability of the student to complete the project on time.
Application Deadline
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 pm, Wednesday 19 June 2013.Â
Applications sent directly to Professor Delgado or Dr. Dorney by post or email are not acceptable.
Interviews
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 27 June 2013.
Further Information
Applicants seeking further information about the studentship are invited to contact Professor Delgado or Dr. Dorney directly at m.m.delgado@qmul.ac.uk or k.dorney@VAM.AC.UK. Applicants who would like further information about postgraduate research in Drama more generally are invited to contact Dramaâs Director of Graduate Studies, Dr Catherine Silverstone (c.silverstone@qmul.ac.uk).
About the Department of Drama: www.sed.qmul.ac.uk/drama/index.html
About Queen Mary, University of London:Â www.qmul.ac.uk
About the V&A: www.vam.ac.uk/
About the Arts and Humanities Research Council: www.ahrc.ac.uk