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Department of Classics and Ancient History

Northern Bridge Applications 2025

16 October 2023
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The Department of Classics & Ancient History at Durham invites applications from UK and international applicants for PhD studentships through the AHRC-funded Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 9 January 2024 (17.00 h) 

The Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership offers high-quality supervision and exceptional resources, as well as the expertise of a broad portfolio of Strategic Partners for the training and development of outstanding Arts and Humanities postgraduate researchers. The awards cover tuition fees (at a rate equivalent to the UK Home Fee) and include a maintenance stipend.  

We welcome applications from outstanding candidates who can demonstrate evidence of academic excellence at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as evidence of sufficient research skills to undertake the project. Prospective applicants should discuss their project with potential supervisors before submitting an application, and are also warmly encouraged to contact the department’s Director of Postgraduate Research, Erica Bexley, with enquiries about the application process and/or the PhD programme at Durham. 

Northern Bridge will be holding two Application Masterclasses for prospective applicants, for which pre-registration is essential: Tuesday 24 October 2023 (10:00-12:00) and Thursday 26 October 2023 (14:00-16:00). For information on these events, as well as further information about the scheme and detailed guidance notes, see the Northern Bridge studentship website.   

For further information about Postgraduate Studies (PhD level) in the Department of Classics & Ancient History at Durham University, please visit PhD Degrees and How to Apply.