Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
The Arts & Humanities Research Council provides funding for postgraduate study in
the arts and humanities.
AHRC funding for the University of Leeds will be provided through the Block Grant
Partnership (BGP) funding mechanism for 2009-2013. The University has been
awarded funding to support 152 Postgraduate Studentships across 18 disciplines
over this 5-year period. Please see below for details of the numbers and subject
areas of AHRC awards for 2010.
There are three schemes available through the BGP (please bear in mind that not all
of these schemes may be available in your School/subject area):

Doctoral Awards Scheme - normally for up to three years full-time study or
up to five years part-time study, leading to a Doctoral Degree
15 Doctoral awards will be available for session 2010/11 in the following AHRC
subject areas: Cultural studies; English Language and Literature; Film Studies and
Television Studies; Fine Art; French Language and Culture; German Language &
Culture; History; History of Art, Architecture and Design; Philosophy; Religious
Studies.

Research Preparation Master’s Scheme - supports students undertaking
Masters’ courses that focus on advanced study and research training
explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral
level. Awards normally for one year's full time study or two years' part-time
study
There will be 11 Research Preparation Master’s awards available in session
2010/11 in the following AHRC subject areas:
Asian Studies; Cultural studies; English Language and Literature; History; History of
Art, Architecture and Design; Music; Philosophy; Religious Studies.

Professional Preparation Master’s Scheme - supports students
undertaking Masters’ or Postgraduate Diploma courses that focus on
developing high-level skills and competencies for professional practice.
Awards normally for one year's full time study or two years' part-time study.
There will be 5 Professional Preparation Master’s awards available in session
2010/11 in the following AHRC subject areas:
Interpreting & Translation
Dance, Drama & Performing Arts
For the above awards, UK students will be eligible for a full award, covering
academic fees at the UK/EU rate and a maintenance grant. EU candidates will be
eligible for an award paying academic fees only, except in exceptional circumstances
or where residency in the UK has been established for more than 3 years prior to the
start of the course. Eligibility enquiries should be made to the Postgraduate
Scholarships Office in the first instance.
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How to Apply for AHRC Funding
Applicants must complete the University’s AHRC Studentship application form for
the purposes of our internal selection process. This should be returned to the
relevant School by Wednesday 31 March 2010.
Each School will select a shortlist of candidates that they wish to recommend for an
award. The University’s BGP Committee will then meet to consider the shortlists and
will approve the selection of the successful candidates. Student nominations will be
made to AHRC through the Joint Electronic Submission (Je-S) system. Further
instructions on creating Je-S accounts and nomination forms will be given to all
shortlisted candidates.
The outcome of the selection process will be available in summer 2010.
Please note that applicants MUST apply for a place of study at Leeds as soon as
possible. Applicants must be in receipt of an offer of an academic place by Friday 7
May 2010 at the latest.
How to Apply for a Place of Study at Leeds
If you would like to apply for a place on a research degree programme, please see: I
want to Apply
If you would like to apply for a place on a taught postgraduate degree programme,
you may apply online or download a Taught Study Application Form.
Other Scholarships at the University of Leeds
University of Leeds Arts & Humanities Research Scholarships
Two awards are available for candidates wishing to undertake doctoral study
commencing in October 2010 within the Arts & Humanities subject areas. Candidates
must apply for the AHRC Block Grant Partnership doctoral studentships in order to
be considered for these awards.
Details about other Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Leeds may be
found on the Postgraduate Scholarships Website.
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