Find out more information on Birkbeck’s website.
Award overview
- Level: Postgraduate research
- Mode of study: Full-time
- Tuition fee status: Home
- Type of award: Full tuition fees plus stipend
- Number of awards: One
- Deadline: 16 June 2025
Outstanding candidates for postgraduate research in the History of Art are invited to apply for The Dowley/Retford Studentship. This PhD studentship, based in the School of Historical Studies at Birkbeck and supported by the Dowley Charitable Trust, covers full-time Home fees and an annual stipend.
Please note: this studentship is not available for part-time, overseas or continuing students.
Background
The Dowley Charitable Trust was set up by Emma and Justin Dowley. Dr Emma Dowley is a History of Art graduate from Birkbeck. The studentship has also been named in honour of Kate Retford, Professor of History of Art at Birkbeck and Emma’s PhD supervisor.
Eligibility
This studentship is for Home students/applicants starting in September 2025 or January 2026. The funding is for three years for students studying full-time.
Value
Tuition fees are paid in full and an annual stipend for living costs of £20,000 is provided. If you have a disability you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.
Deadline
- Closing date for applications: Monday 16 June 2025, 5pm
- Deadline for references/supporting statement: Monday 23 June 2025, 5pm
- Interview date for shortlisted applicants: Monday 30 June 2025
Only complete and timely applications, received with both references/supporting statement, can be considered.
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