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Doctoral Research Scholarships at the School of English

 

The School of English

Dublin City University

Doctoral Research Scholarships 2023-2024

DCU School of English is a dynamic research-focused school with expertise in a variety of literary eras and genres. As part of our commitment to excellence in postgraduate research the School of English is pleased to offer a scholarship for a full-time PhD student commencing September 2024. The successful candidate will receive a stipend of €22,000 per annum and have their fees paid for up to four years, subject to satisfactory annual progression.

Eligibility:

Applicants should have a relevant undergraduate degree at first-class honours level or at least 2.1 level. It is desirable that they should hold a relevant master’s qualification. Candidates who are currently completing a master’s qualification are welcome to apply. Candidates must be available to register and begin full-time research before December 2024.

Area:

The School of English is seeking research proposals in the following areas:

  • The Blue Humanities and contemporary literature.
  • Ecocritical approaches to Caribbean and/or Irish poetry.

Scholarship Application Procedure:

Please send email applications to Dr. Ellen Howley, School of English, at ellen.howley@dcu.ie  indicating School of English PhD Scholarship in the subject line. In advance of submission, please refer to the DCU School of English advice on writing a research proposal, available here: https://www.dcu.ie/english/writing-research-proposal-school-english 

Applications should include the following:

  • A CV including names and contact details of two academic referees.
  • A copy of undergraduate and postgraduate degree certificates.
  • Copies of transcripts from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
  • A cover letter outlining your suitability for the scholarship.
  • A research proposal of c.3000 words accompanied by a bibliography (which is not included in the word count).

Enquiries:

Dr Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor, School of English at: ellen.howley@dcu.ie  

Other useful resources:

DCU Graduate Studies Office: http://dcu.ie/graduatestudies/index.shtml

Closing date for final applications:

Friday, May 17th 2024 at 5 p.m.