South West Wales AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership Introducing

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South, West & Wales AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership

South, West & Wales AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership

Introducing the South, West & Wales consortium • Exceptional subject breadth • 9 university

Introducing the South, West & Wales consortium • Exceptional subject breadth • 9 university partners: – Aberystwyth – Bath Spa – Bristol – Cardiff – Cranfield – Exeter – Reading – Southampton – UWE – From Bioarchaeology to Buddhism • Supervisory pool of 600+ • Copyright library (NLW) & exceptional variety of digital, print & archive resources • Partnerships in Heritage, Media, Public policy, International development & Creative industries

A new experience in research Preparation A funded period before your Ph. D should

A new experience in research Preparation A funded period before your Ph. D should you need it Training tailored to your particular needs and the demands of your project, fully-funded to give you access across the SWW Supervision A bespoke team formed from the SWW academic community Engagement Opportunities to build relationships with stakeholders in your subject-area

A new intellectual experience A Consortium framework to support: (1) Interdisciplinarity Priority themes •

A new intellectual experience A Consortium framework to support: (1) Interdisciplinarity Priority themes • Cultural transmission & translation • Conflict & post-conflict • Textual & visual aesthetics & materialities • Environment • Polities & policies (2) Innovations in method – – – Co-production Digital Creative practice Materialities Textual & visual criticism

A new experience in career development • Collaborative Ph. Ds • To co-produce research

A new experience in career development • Collaborative Ph. Ds • To co-produce research with a professional partner • Development funding • To extend your skill-set while working on the Ph. D • Guided entry into the Arts & Humanities environment beyond academia • Funded placements • To enhance employability and explore career options before the Ph. D is completed

Studentships offered for entry 2020 • 35 Open studentships to support research in any

Studentships offered for entry 2020 • 35 Open studentships to support research in any Arts & Humanities fields supported in the SWW Consortium • 3 Collaborative Studentships connected with projects devised by external cultural organisation partners • Awards cover tuition fees and provide a maintenance stipend at UKRI rates (currently £ 14. 5 k annually) for up to 4 years • To be held full-time or part-time • Eligible for candidates classified as UK or EU for fees purposes. Note that EU candidates receive a fees-only award • Candidates apply to hold their award at one of the Consortium universities but are expected to identify a second supervisor at a second Consortium university. Applications for 3 -institution supervision arrangements will be considered

Application guidelines • Make contacts • Identify potential supervisors using SWW website • Notify

Application guidelines • Make contacts • Identify potential supervisors using SWW website • Notify referees • Consider placement opporuntities with SWW cultural partners • Draft proposal • Share draft proposal with supervisors, referees and partner organisation • Open online application • You may begin an application as soon as the system opens • Final submission 27 January (11. 59 pm) • You are responsible for all uploads, including referees

Application schedule 2019/20 Application system opens 2 December Collaborative projects advertised 2 December Application

Application schedule 2019/20 Application system opens 2 December Collaborative projects advertised 2 December Application deadline 27 January Award confirmation 27 March

Drafting a research proposal • A persuasive research proposal should include the following: •

Drafting a research proposal • A persuasive research proposal should include the following: • A statement of the subject under examination • Key research questions • Critical context: what has been written in this subject and how will your study contribute • Methods: what are your objects of study and what tools will you use to analyse them • A provisional work-plan • Conclusion: at this stage, a statement of what you expect the study to achieve

Drafting a personal statement • A competitive personal statement should address: • Why your

Drafting a personal statement • A competitive personal statement should address: • Why your project is right for this DTP • How the resources of the DTP, research; staff; training; partnerships; placements may benefit your project • How themes and methods connect with your project • Your career plans beyond the Ph. D

Further information https: //www. sww-ahdtp. ac. uk/prospective-students/apply/ Further funding opportunities in the College of

Further information https: //www. sww-ahdtp. ac. uk/prospective-students/apply/ Further funding opportunities in the College of Humanities: • Largest Humanities unit in SWW Consortium • • 2 x Home/EU studentships funded at UKRI rate Interdisciplinary Research Groups – reinforced by external funding • DTP application workshop • Fee waivers for high-performing candidates Dedicated Doctoral College • Wednesday 11 December Collaborative Doctoral awards in prospect: watch webpages for details • Dedicated financial assistance • Personal Research Mentor 1 -3. 00 pm, Forum Exploratory Lab • Student-led research environment including conferences and publications • If you plan to attend please notify: International networks, including expanding menu of doctoral exchange opportunities humanities-gradschool@exeter. ac. uk • Excellent postdoctoral destinations

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