PhD Funding Opportunities

Introduction

The University of Manchester invites applications for PhD study with AHRC, ESRC or Manchester University studentships funding for projects in Jewish Studies with prospective supervisors associated with the subject areas of Middle Eastern Studies (Israel Studies, ancient Jewish Studies, modern Jewish philosophy) or Religions and Theology (Bible/Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient Jewish Studies, medieval Jewish Studies, Jewish/non-Jewish relations, modern Jewish thought and theology, Holocaust Studies).

AHRC

The North West Consortium offers AHRC PhD studentships in Middle Eastern Studies or Religions and Theology through the following pathways: “Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew and Persian”, “Religions and Theology” and “Cultural Studies”. There is also competitive “Research Masters” funding available. For information on how to apply, see details.

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to contact their prospective supervisors well in advance of the deadline.

Deadline: 3 Feb 2025.

University Funding

For additional sources of PhD funding relevant to Jewish Studies, including John Rylands Research Institute Scholarships, the President’s Doctoral Scholar Competition, and studentships of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, see the funding pages of the University.

1. President’s Doctoral Scholar Competition Applications must be received by 13 Jan 2025.

2. School Funding Applications must be received by 13 Jan 2025.

3. Faculty of Humanities PGR Studentships 2025

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to contact their prospective supervisors well in advance of the deadline.

Additional funding opportunities for international students

• NAFUM (North American Foundation Awards University of Manchester)

• Fulbright Scholarship

• British Marshall Scholarships

• The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

• DFID Shared Scholarships Scheme

• British Chevening Scholarships

External Funding Providers

For further information about PhD scholarships, bursaries, prizes and grants from other funding bodies, see the following sites:

• The Rothschild Foundation

Individual students entering their first year of doctoral study can apply for grants of up to £17,000 per year for up to three years to prepare and complete their doctoral dissertation in Jewish studies at an academic institution in Europe. Students in later years of a doctoral programme may also apply, but their proposed period of funding will be expected to be shorter. Applicants must demonstrate that their application has the support of their proposed supervisor, who should provide one of the references. (See the academic interests of staff at Manchester). The Application round is open deadline 10th January 2022.

• BAJS

• EAJS

• The Leverhulme Trust

• The Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation

• The Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture

• Gerda Henkel Stiftung

Practical Information

Current PhD Students:

Current PhD students in their first or second year of study (or part-time equivalent) are eligible to apply for the AHRC, ESRC and some School awards. As you already have a place, you only need to meet the funding application deadline.

Research Proposal:

As part of your Funding Application, you need to submit a Research Proposal, the requirements and word limits for which are explained in the relevant Guidance.

References:

You will also need two references to be submitted. You should inform your referees that you are applying for funding. References that do not provide a detailed appraisal of your academic development and suitability for your proposed programme of study, but are simply a general statement of support, may disadvantage even the strongest applicant.

Forms and Guidance available from the School's Postgraduate Research Funding webpage.