The Stuart Hall Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Sussex, is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD scholarship for the 2025-26 intake to Black British Postgraduate Researchers. This prestigious studentship targets scholars in Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences, inspired by the legacy of Professor Stuart Hall, a leading figure in race and cultural studies. It provides a unique opportunity to address pressing issues of race, social justice, and inequality in contemporary societies.
What You Get?
The scholarship provides comprehensive funding for up to 4 years:
- UK PhD fees for 4 years (or 1-year Master’s + 3 years PhD fees).
- A maintenance allowance at UKRI levels (£19,237 annually).
- Up to £3,000 for research and fieldwork expenses.
- Access to the Stuart Hall Foundation Scholars and Fellows Network, providing career and research development opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is specifically for:
- Applicants starting a new PhD (or integrated Master’s + PhD) in Autumn 2025.
- Candidates whose research addresses social justice issues and contributes to dismantling barriers faced by marginalized groups.
- Applicants demonstrating academic excellence and/or prior relevant experiential learning.
Eligible Schools at the University of Sussex
Candidates must secure a PhD position in one of the following schools:
- Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities
- School of Global Studies
- University of Sussex Business School
- School of Law, Politics and Sociology
- School of Education and Social Work
Research Focus Areas
The Stuart Hall Foundation is particularly interested in research proposals that align with Stuart Hall’s work, such as:
- Postcolonial and Diasporic Modernities
- Cultural Studies
- Race, Ethnicity, and Visual Cultures
- Radical Thinking on the Left
- The production of “the other” in contemporary societies (e.g., institutions like citizenship, education, law, and politics).
Application Process
Step 1: Apply for a PhD position at the University of Sussex via the online portal https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/phd-funding/view/1746-Stuart-Hall-Foundation-University-of-Sussex-PGR-Studentship.
Step 2: Submit the Stuart Hall Foundation Scholarship application (downloadable document) to the Sussex Researcher School at [email protected].
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- Ensure your application is accessible to a non-specialist audience.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
Application Deadline: 3 February 2025, 12:00 (GMT).