The Dowley/Retford Studentship in History of Art

The Dowley/Retford Studentship in History of Art Outstanding candidates for postgraduate research in the History of Art are invited to apply for The Dowley/Retford Studentship. This PhD studentship, based in the School of Historical Studies at Birkbeck and supported by the Dowley Charitable Trust, covers full-time home fees and an annual stipend. Qualification type: MPhil/PhD Length: 3 years full-time Eligibility: home students/applicants starting in September 2025 or January 2026 Location: London Funding provided: tuition fees paid in full and an annual stipend for living costs of £20,000. The application will prompt you for details of any scholarships or grants you intend to apply for.Please ensure you respond with: Dowley/Retford Studentship 2025. If this section is left blank, your application will not be picked up for assessment. A research proposal of up to 2,000 words. Transcripts of relevant studies and, where appropriate, a letter from your course coordinator predicting the expected degree result (for those who still have to complete their current Master’s-level programme). A sample of writing such as your MA dissertation, or similar. References Referees will be automatically prompted to upload their references when you submit your application. We strongly encourage you to contact referees as early as possible to ensure theyare prepared to upload their reference by the referee deadline (see below). Closing date for applications: Monday 16 June 2025, 5pm Deadline for references/supporting statement: Monday 23 June 2025, 5pm Interview date for shortlisted applicants: Monday 30 June 2025 About the Dowley Charitable Trust The Dowley Charitable Trust was set up by Emma and Justin Dowley. Dr Emma Dowley is a History of Art graduate from Birkbeck. The studentship has also been named in honour of Kate Retford, Professor of History of Art at Birkbeck and Emma’s PhD supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr