Funding
The principal sources of funding for taught postgraduate study in the history of science, technology and medicine for UK students are:
AHRC and ESRC studentships are open to both full-time and part-time applicants. Applicants should note that all the above sources of funding are awarded on a highly competitive basis.
AHRC and ESRC Funding
AHRC and ESRC studentship competition information and application forms are available from their respective websites:
The ESRC will normally only provide Masters funding as part of a '1+3' award which incorporates progression to a funded PhD. This route is suitable for our MSc in Research Methods in HSTM followed by a PhD at CHSTM.
The deadline for receipt of applications by these bodies is usually around 1 May. In order to allow time for completion and processing of the forms within the university, completed applications, references etc should reach CHSTM by mid-April at the latest. We expect to work closely with applicants in completing the forms, so early contact with CHSTM is strongly advised.
Wellcome Trust funding
Information about Wellcome Trust studentships in medical history and humanities may be found on the Trust's website:
Potential applicants should discuss their plans in detail with a member of CHSTM staff, before obtaining an application form from the Wellcome Trust. We work closely with applicants as they complete the form. The deadline for receipt of applications by the Trust is normally around 1 May; in order to allow time for completion of departmental and university sections, forms, references etc. should reach CHSTM by mid-April at the latest.
For further information, or if you have any questions about eligibility or procedure for any of these award routes, please contact us.
Self-Funding
A number of our students (especially part-time students) are self-funding. We offer a small number of bursaries of £500 to well-qualified self-funding students to assist with fees. Please contact us for further information.
Funding for Non-UK Students
Non-UK students from within the European Union are eligible for fees-only awards from the AHRC and the ESRC. They should also explore funding possibilities with their own relevant national funding bodies, the European Union, the British Council or other appropriate institutions.
The University of Manchester has a large population of overseas students, and information for international postgraduates is available on the main University website. There is also more information on a number of special funding schemes for overseas students.
EU students researching the history of medicine may also be eligible for Wellcome Trust funding.
Please contact our Postgraduate Co-ordinator for further guidance or clarification on any of these points.
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