Postgraduate Research Scholarships in English
The Ted Hughes Network Scholarship
The University of Huddersfield is home to the Ted Hughes Network, a leading centre of research into the work of former poet laureate Ted Hughes (1930-1998). In recent years, the THN has worked closely with the University's archive, Heritage Quay, to develop one the country's leading collections of Hughes-related materials, including a very full collection of Hughes's extensive small press and limited-edition publications.
We are pleased to offer a fully funded PhD scholarship (at UKRI rates, currently £18,622 p.a.) for the successful applicant to pursue a research project utilising Huddersfield's extensive holdings of Hughes-related materials. The research might explore the importance of alternate modes of publishing to Hughes, the relationship of Hughes's small press and limited-edition production to his trade publications - or any other salient lines of enquiry.
The recipient will be expected to reside within commuting distance of Huddersfield and play an active role in the life of the subject area. This may include teaching of undergraduate seminars and some light research-related administrative duties. Training and support will be provided.
Learn more about preparing a research proposal.
The scholarship will be supervised by Dr Steve Ely, Director of the Ted Hughes Network, author of the monograph Ted Hughes's South Yorkshire: Made in Mexborough and several articles on Hughes's work. Steve lectures in Creative Writing at the University, and has published eleven books of poetry, including Englaland, Lectio Violant, The European Eel & Lives of British Shrews.
Please contact Steve at S.Ely@hud.ac.uk to discuss your proposal before applying.
Closing date: 07 June 2024
Shakespeare Scholarship
The University of Huddersfield is eager to promote doctoral research in Shakespeare Studies. We are happy to offer a full fee waiver, plus £ 5,000 yearly stipend, to a promising candidate who can demonstrate an innovative and contemporary approach to Shakespearean scholarship. PhD Proposals are welcome on any aspect of Shakespearean drama, although special consideration will be given to projects informed by ecocriticism and the environmental humanities, or which make use of the University's recently acquired archives of the renowned Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart.
The recipient will be expected to reside within commuting distance of Huddersfield and play an active role in the life of the subject area. This may include teaching of undergraduate seminars and some light research-related administrative duties. Training and support will be provided.
Learn more about preparing a research proposal.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Todd Andrew Borlik. Please contact Todd at T.Borlik@hud.ac.uk for an initial discussion.
Closing date: 07 June 2024