Doctoral Research Grant Support
An endowment from the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Art Trust, made in 1986 partly funds the Research Unit, and includes provision for postgraduate grants, scholarships and fellowships.
Robert Sainsbury Scholarship
For SRU PhD students, we are able to offer the Robert Sainsbury Scholarship. This is a three-year scholarship that covers university fees, living expenses and an allowance for fieldwork/travel. The scholarship will next be available in 2015. The Research Unit is also able to assist PhD students with smaller awards that usually supplement grants for other sources.
UEA Scholarships
The University of East Anglia administers different scholarships and bursaries for candidates commencing doctoral research. These competitive awards are restricted to candidates who have been offered a place to undertake research at UEA. Because the deadline for nominations is early March, applications should be submitted to us by 17 February. Applications from candidates received after this date will be considered for admission, but will likely be ineligible for UEA support.
Arts & Humanities Research Council
The SRU as part of the School of World Art Studies and Museology benefits from a block grant allocation by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Full scholarships, including fees and living costs are available to UK/EU applicants for PhD places at the SRU . Please contact the Admissions Secretary for further information
ACU Scholarships
The Association of Commonwealth Universities provides scholarships for graduates of Commonwealth universities who wish to undertake postgraduate study at a Commonwealth university outside their own country. Information on these scholarships may be found in International Awards 2001+, published by the ACU, John Foster House, 36 Gordon Square, London WC1 0PF. See their website Association of Commonwealth Universities. Early enquiries are recommended usually a year in advance.
For further information please see UEA postgraduate funding information.
The following publication may also be of assistance to those seeking support:
The Grants Register. A comprehensive international list of scholarships, fellowships, research grants, exchange opportunities, competitions, etc. Published annually by Palgrave Macmillan.
Figure on post. Polynesia, Marquesas Islands, Nukuhiva. Early 19th century. h. 51.2 cm; figure h. 31.1 cm. Collection. UEA 192