University of Sussex 2022 Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships for BAME Arts and Humanities Researchers

The CHASE consortium is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Stuart Hall Foundation (SHF) to support at least two studentships a year for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to undertake doctoral research in Arts and Humanities. As well as the usual benefits of a CHASE studentship, successful awardees will benefit from working with SHF to develop their career and research profile. Post holders will be able to engage with the resources and networks of the Stuart Hall Foundation, including an annual gathering of Foundation Fellows, and privileged access to the work of SHF.

• Table of Content
• About University of Sussex
• Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships
• Aim and Benefits of Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships
• Requirements for Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Sussex

The University of Sussex is a leading research-intensive university near Brighton. We have both an international and local outlook, with staff and students from more than 100 countries and frequent engagement in community activities and services.

Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships

Aim and Benefits of Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships

PhD studentships cover PhD fees (international or UK level) and a tax free maintenance allowance (currently £15,609) and support funding (for e.g. conferences, placements, research travel, training courses)

Requirements for Stuart Hall Foundation CHASE AHRC Studentships Qualification

There are two eligibility criteria:

1. The Stuart Hall Foundation Scholarships  are available to candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds only.
2. Your PhD project must fit with the aims of the Foundation.

The Foundation works collaboratively to forge creative partnerships in the spirit of Stuart Hall; thinking together and working towards a racially just and more equal future. The Stuart Hall Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for students and academics, pursuing themes resonant with the work of Professor Stuart Hall and that of the Foundation

CHASE AHRC studentships are open to UK and Overseas/International students according to the UKRI student eligibility rules.  Up to 30% of each cohort of students may be Overseas students . So we are now also able to offer a limited number of studentship awards to international candidates, including a stipend and full payment of international fees.

Our Admissions team will give a definitive answer of your Fee Status, but you count as a UK student if you are :

• a UK national who has been living in the UK or EU for the three years prior to starting your course;
• an EU national with Settled Status;
• an EU national with Pre-Settled status who has been living in the UK or EU for 3 years prior to starting your course;
• a student will Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK;
• an Irish National (due to a reciprocal agreement with the UK)

All other students (e.g. EU nationals moving to the UK to start their PhD) will count as Overseas students.

If you have already commenced doctoral study, you may still be eligible for an AHRC studentship funding providing that, at the start of the AHRC award, you will have at least 50% of your period of study remaining as of September 2022 when the studentship commences.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Details of the 2021/22 competition are available on the CHASE website.

If you wish to apply for a SHF CHASE studentship you must first apply for a place on a PhD course at the University of Sussex. You will then be able to request a link to the CHASE application form.

On the CHASE application form, to be considered to the SHF scholarship you  must  provide a short statement (up to 200 words) describing how your project fits with the Stuart Hall Foundation’s mission. You can find more information at https://www.stuarthallfoundation.org/about-us/ This statement may repeat relevant material from your Widening Participation statement.

For more details, visit University of Sussex website.