[ecrea] Research Studentship at the University of Sussex

MFM International Research Studentship (2015)



The School of Media, Film and Music (MFM) at the University of Sussex is 
pleased to invite applications to study for a PhD. We offer expert 
supervision in the following areas:



·      Creative and Critical Practice

·      Film Studies

·      Gender Studies (Humanities)

·      Media and Cultural Studies (including Digital and Journalism Studies)

·      Music/Musical Composition/Music Theatre



Successful international applicants to MFM will be eligible to compete 
for this scholarship, which covers the international fees for a 3 year 
full-time PhD course.



MFM has an outstanding record in research, and is currently home to over 
90 research students who contribute actively to our lively 
interdisciplinary research culture.



·      For more information about the School, its Research Centres, our 
faculty and their research interests, please visit: 
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/mfm/

·      You can also find more information about doctoral research at 
Sussex via our Doctoral School website: 
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/doctoralschool/

·      For information about how to apply, see: 
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/2015/research

·      or get in touch with the School’s Director of Doctoral Studies, 
Mr. Andy Medhurst, who is happy to answer any questions about our 
doctoral programmes and the application process: (a.medhurst /at/ sussex.ac.uk)

The deadline for applications to go forward for consideration for the 
scholarship (including all supporting information such as references, 
etc.) is  1st April 2015. You are encouraged to contact the School as 
soon as possible to start the application process (NB. this deadline 
only applies if you are want to be considered for the scholarship).



Eligibility:

1)   International fee paying students from any discipline can apply.

2)   Applicants will need to have received an offer from one of the 
following PhD courses by May 15th 2015:

·      Creative and Critical Practice

·      Film Studies

·      Gender Studies (Humanities)

·      Media and Cultural Studies

·      Music

·      Music Theatre

·      Musical Composition



3)   Applicants must commence their academic studies in the United 
Kingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September 2015

4)   Applicants will be expected to hold, by September 2015, the UK 
equivalent of a first class honours degree and a Masters degree graded 
at merit or above.

5)   Applicants must meet or ideally exceed the University's English 
Language Requirements as set out in the postgraduate prospectus.





Procedure



1)   To apply, use the Sussex University on-line admissions at:

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/pg/applying/2015entry/onlineapplication

2)   You must state in the "Other Information" section of the on-line 
admissions system that you are applying for the MFM Doctoral Research 
Scholarship (or email Jaime Huxtable ((j.c.huxtable /at/ sussex.ac.uk)) if you 
already have an offer to indicate your desire to be considered for the 
scholarship).

3)   An internal panel of subject specialists will judge the 
applications according to academic merit (academic record, quality of 
research proposal, fit of supervisory expertise)



Timetable



1st April 2015   - Deadline for completed applications

15th May 2015 - List of applicants holding offers to be sent to Panel 
for consideration

5th June 2015 - Deadline for applicants to be informed of the outcome



Successful international scholars will be expected to support the 
University's international strategy. This could include supporting 
international partnership development, promotional or ambassadorial 
activities, up to a maximum of 6 paid hours per week and not exceeding 
180 hours in any one academic year.



Queries should be directed to:

Andy Medhurst

Acting Director of Doctoral Studies



School of Media, Film and Music

Silverstone Building

University of Sussex

Falmer, Brighton

BN1 4NF

UK



(a.medhurst /at/ sussex.ac.uk)



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