School of Arts, Languages and Cultures PhD Studentship In Japanese Studies
Type of award
Studentship
Managing department
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Value
- Tuition fees
- An annual maintenance stipend (£18,622 per annum for 2023/24)
Specified use
+3.5 - covering a full postgraduate research programme
Please note that existing postgraduate research students cannot be considered for this funding.
Tenable period
Continuation of award
Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.
Number available
Funding provider
This award is internal.
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Level(s) of study
This funding is available to students undertaking the following types of study:
- Postgraduate research
Allowed study options
This funding is available to students undertaking the following modes of study:
- Full-time
Subject restrictions
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
- Japanese Studies
Academic requirements
You must meet the academic requirements of PhD Japanese Studies:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
- Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)
Nationality restrictions
This funding is available to all nationalities.
Other eligibility criteria
- Religion and emotion
- Religious minorities
Fluency (oral and written) in Japanese is required.
Application procedure
Section 9 of the application asks for your funding intentions. In this section, you should detail fully all the competitions in which you would like to be considered. There is no limit to the number of competitions you may enter, but all must be detailed in your online application form to ensure you are included. Please add a funding source, and populate the fields as below:
- Type of Funding: Uni of Manchester Scheme
- Awarding Body (free text): Studentship in Japanese Studies
- Status of Funding: Intend to Apply
Please note that there is no separate funding application form for the Studentship in Japanese Studies. All decisions are based on the online programme application and supporting documents.
Application form
Additional documentation
- A 1,500 word PhD research proposal
- Copies of the academic transcript and certificate from both your Bachelor's and Master's degrees. If your Master's degree is pending, please provide an interim transcript
- An up to date academic CV, detailing your education and qualifications; employment history; publications; and any other relevant information
- You must nominate two academic referees (including one from your most recent institution). Your referees will be contacted directly via the Referee Portal following submission of your application form
- International applicants additionally provide English Language evidence (e.g IELTS)
Selection criteria
- Academic merit and preparedness for research
- Quality and feasibility of research proposal
- Consideration of ethical responsibility
Selection body
Closing date
12 Jan 2024
Your complete online application for your preferred PhD programme must be submitted by 12 January 2024.
Please note that this is a strict deadline and late or incomplete applications will not be included in the competition.
Decision date
We expect to communicate the outcome to applicants by 31 May 2024.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications, as outcomes are determined by independent panels.
Deferral information
Contact details for enquiries
- Humanities Doctoral Academy Admissions
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 1200
Email: hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk