Art History Postgraduate Research Bursary 2026 Entry
This award provides a contribution to the Home (UK) PhD tuition fees for 3 years (6 years part-time).
Funding description
This bursary provides a contribution to the Home (UK) fees for PhD students pursuing research study across Art History and Visual Studies.
This bursary is offered by funds from the Usher, Nash, and Henriques funds in History of Art.
The successful awardee is chosen by the Art History Studentship Committee.
Key features of this bursary
- Open to all nationalities.
- Available to support full-time and part-time fees.
How to be considered
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to everything we do at The University of Manchester. We know that a diverse research community drives creativity, productivity and research quality, and strengthens our impact on society and the economy.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and career paths. We encourage interest from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation or transgender status.
This funding is available to all nationalities.
This funding is available to students undertaking study in:
- Art History and Visual Studies.
In order to be considered for this bursary you must meet this criteria:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
- Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent)
- Review the course information for PhD programme: Art History and Visual Studies PhD
- Prepare a research proposal.
- Guidance on preparing a research proposal can be found here.
- Find your supervisor:
- You can see the advice on finding a supervisor here.
- Complete your application prior to the advertised funding deadline (see key dates below) with all necessary supporting documents (How to apply). Specify in the funding section of your PhD application form (Section 9) that you wish to be considered for the Art History Postgraduate Research Bursary.
This award will cover:
- A contribution to Home/UK tuition fees (3 years full-time, 6 years part-time)
This award does not cover:
- Maintenance costs.
- Costs incurred through a visa application (including the immigration health surcharge).
- Costs incurred through travel or relocation.
Offers of funding are not deferrable. If you cannot start your programme by the date mentioned in your studentship offer letter, the award will be withdrawn. You are permitted to re-apply in future.
Closing date: 12 January 2026
Decision date: TBA
If you have any questions about this studentship, please contact hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
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