University of West London PhD Scholarship: Adaptation Studies



The University wishes to appoint a Graduate Scholar in the field of Adaptation Studies who will register as a full-time MPhil/PhD student and teach up to six hours per week (seminars, tutorials, marking and assisting in monitoring the academic progress of students).

The Scholarship will offer:

  • MPhil/PhD fee waiver at the home/EU rate (scholarship only open to UK/EU students);
  • Tax-free stipend of £7000 per annum;
  • Support, subject to satisfactory performance and academic progress, for three years;
  • Principal supervision by Professor Jeremy Strong (co-chair of the Association of Adaptation Studies)

Please email: researchdegrees@uwl.ac.uk and jeremy.strong@uwl.ac.uk with:

  • a CV that includes the names of two academic referees.
  • a personal statement (1 side of A4) outlining your suitability for the role.
  • an initial proposal (1 side of A4) for your intended topic.

Applicants will be expected to hold an excellent undergraduate degree in a relevant Humanities discipline. An MA is desirable but not essential.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12 December 2013.

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