Doctoral Research Scholarships at the School of English
The School of English
Dublin City University
Doctoral Research Scholarships 2024-2025
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 relating to ecocritical approaches to postcolonial literature(s). Applications that consider Irish and/or Caribbean writing are particularly welcome but all proposals relevant to this area will be considered.
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: /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 letter outlining the candidate¡¯s 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, June 28th 2024 at 5 p.m.