Centre for Catalan Studies. School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. Queen Mary, University of London. Balearic Islands Doctoral Studentship in Catalan Studies. The Centre for Catalan Studies at Queen Mary, University of London, invites applications for a Doctoral Studentship in any aspect of Catalan Studies. A studentship will be awarded in August 2017 to the most highly qualified candidate applying for a full-time PhD programme starting in September 2017. In order to be considered for an award, applicants should have (or expect to have by the end of the 2016/17 academic year) an MA or equivalent qualification. The award is tenable for up to three years and covers tuition fees (for UK and EU students) and a maintenance allowance of £16,296 per year.
We welcome applications in the following fields (involving any Catalan-speaking area):
- Literature
- Translation Studies
- Theatre
- Popular culture and sport
- Film Studies
- Linguistics
- History
- Art and visual culture
- Language teaching
Prospective students are strongly advised to discuss your proposed research with the Director for the Centre of Catalan Studies, Professor John London, prior to submitting a formal application (j.london(arrova)qmul.ac.uk). For further information on research degrees, funding opportunities, how to apply and an application checklist, please visit our website for prospective students: www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/prospective-students/prospective-phd-students. Email: sllf-pg(arrova)qmul.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8332 For more information and to apply online: www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/applyresearchdegrees Closing Date: 10 August 2017. Candidates whose applications are received after the deadline will be considered for admission, but not for funding.