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Postgraduate research funding

Several sources of funding are available for our PhD programme. Please check the relevant websites below carefully for full details of awards, eligibility criteria for applicants and submission deadlines.

Potential PhD applicants will normally have a clear idea of a proposed research topic, including its relationship to the existing literature. Applicants should note that competition for all studentship programmes is fierce and that very strong performance at master's level is a prerequisite.

Potential applicants should approach the PhD Programme Director and/or a potential CHSTM supervisor well in advance of any formal application to discuss the suitability of their proposed project, suitable funding opportunities and the application process.

In all cases, a University application form for a place on the CHSTM PhD programme must be completed before submission of any funding application. Some funding agencies require that an offer of a place on the programme has been made before they will consider a funding application.

Funding applications must be submitted via CHSTM, and may require institutional approval before submission. This process can take several weeks. Drafting and discussion of the research proposals and personal statements required for funding applications can also take considerable time.

You will need to work closely with a prospective supervisor in producing a polished grant application well in advance of the submission deadline, so please allow plenty of time well in advance of submission deadlines for this process.

Local funding sources

CHSTM can sometimes offer partial or full studentships to PhD students. Details will appear here when opportunities are available.

Other funding sources: UK/EU students

North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership

Well-qualified UK/EU candidates may be eligible to apply for Arts and Humanities Research Council funding via the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. UK applicants are eligible for fees plus stipend awards.

North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership

The PhD programme is also eligible for awards from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) via the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership. UK applicants are eligible for fees plus stipend awards.

Society funding

Learned societies (eg the British Society for the History of Science, the Society for Social History of Medicine, the Economic History Society and the Royal Historical Association) offer grants and/or bursaries to those already enrolled on courses to help support research, travel or other expenses. Check websites carefully for conditions of application and deadlines.

Other funding sources

Self-funding students may be eligible for support from charitable trusts or other agencies on a national or local basis. General information about funding, including a database of funding opportunities, is available on the University website.

Other funding sources: non-UK/EU students

Chevening Scholarships

Non-UK/EU students are eligible to apply for the competitive Chevening Scholarships supported by the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Potential applicants should also contact their local British Council office for information and advice about funding opportunities.

Society funding

Learned societies (eg the British Society for the History of Science, the Society for Social History of Medicine, the Economic History Society and the Royal Historical Association) offer grants and/or bursaries to those already enrolled on courses to help support research, travel or other expenses. Check websites carefully for conditions of application and deadlines.

Other funding sources

Non-UK/EU students are also encouraged to investigate funding options through national or other agencies in their own countries, as many will offer study abroad opportunities (eg Marshall Scholarships for US citizens).