Fully funded

CCCU History and Archaeology PhD Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

A funded PhD in History, Heritage Studies or Archaeology, on a modern historical topic within the 'communities and cultures' or 'material pasts' themes.

The scholar works with partners including Kent archives and archaeological societies, the Royal Historical Society, the Canterbury Festival and Canterbury Cathedral, and gets mentoring, teacher training and conference guidance.

Award Information

  • Undergraduate degree and MA in History, Archaeology, Heritage or a related discipline.
  • Non-native English speakers must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Applied for both a PhD place and the scholarship by the deadline.
  • Available to start full-time in October 2026.
  • Live in the UK within commuting distance of a CCCU campus.
  • Undertake 50 hours of teaching-related work each year.
  • Salary of £21,805 a year.
  • Tuition fee waiver for three years.
  • £500 annual expense allowance.
  • Mentoring, baseline teacher training and marking practice.

Application deadline: 3 July 2026, for an October 2026 start.

  1. Discuss your research ideas with a potential CCCU supervisor.
  2. Download and complete the research proposal form.
  3. Apply via 'Apply now' on the PGR history and archaeology page: choose the History, Archaeology, Applied Linguistics, Language and Theology area, History or Archaeology, full-time, autumn 2026 start.
  4. Tick the box on the proposal form to apply for the scholarship.
  5. Upload the required documents; you may be interviewed.

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Documents you will need

  • Two academic references
  • Completed research proposal form
  • CV
  • Evidence of qualifications
  • IELTS pass if required

How selection works

An academic panel assesses the proposal and its fit with the brief, plus academic competence and commitment; interviews may be held.

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