The study award is open to UK (home) students who have applied for the PhD programme in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool and will begin their studies in the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants must have achieved, or expect to achieve, a First-Class Master’s degree (or equivalent). Candidates must not hold any other bursary, scholarship, or external doctoral funding.
The University of Liverpool is a prestigious public research university located in Liverpool, England. Founded in 1881, it is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities. Known for its strong emphasis on innovation and academic excellence, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines.
Application Deadline: Friday, 20 June 2025, at 12 noon (GMT).
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Liverpool
- Department: Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: Full-time funding for university fees at the UK (home) student rate (£5,006 for 2025/26)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: UK (Home students only)
- The award can be taken in: United Kingdom
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: United Kingdom (Home students only)
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for PhD study in Egyptology offered by the University of Liverpool.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must have applied for the PhD programme in Egyptology at the University of Liverpool.
- Must commence their studies in the 2025/26 academic year.
- Must have achieved, or expect to achieve, a First-Class Master’s degree (or equivalent).
- Must not hold any other bursary, award, or scholarship from the University of Liverpool or external doctoral funding (e.g., AHRC NWCDTP studentship).
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit the following documents:
- Updated CV.
- Detailed research proposal (maximum 1,500 words, including bibliography) outlining research aims, objectives, and contribution to the field.
- Copies of academic transcripts (especially important for candidates from outside the University of Liverpool).
- Personal statement (maximum 500 words) covering:
- Experience in the subject area.
- Reasons for choosing the University of Liverpool and the programme.
- Future aims or career plans.
- How the programme helps achieve these goals.
- Why they should be considered for the scholarship.
- Details of the proposed supervisory team and any prior contact with them.
- Indication of any other bursary, award, or scholarship applications.
Submit applications via email to: [email protected]
Email Subject Line: “Rankin Egyptology PhD scholarship application”
Benefits
- Full-time coverage of university tuition fees at the UK (home) student rate for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
- Opportunity to pursue advanced doctoral research at a leading UK institution in a vibrant academic environment.
