University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship 2025 In UK

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University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship Description:

Title: University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship 2025 In UK

Application deadline: 3 February 2025

The University of Sussex is working in partnership with the Stuart Hall Foundation (SHF) to offer one 4-year PhD scholarship for the 2025-26 intake to Black British Postgraduate Researchers in Arts and Humanities or in Social Sciences. The scholarship may include one year of Master’s qualification for candidates who do not already hold a Master’s. Inspired by the life and work of Professor Stuart Hall, SHF works collaboratively to forge creative partnerships committed to public education and addressing urgent questions of race and inequality in culture and society.

What you get

Fees covered will include:

A maintenance allowance for 4 years at UKRI levels (currently at £19,237)
UK PhD fees for 4 years, or 1 year Masters + 3 years PhD fees
Up to £3000 in research and fieldwork costs

We are particularly interested in applicants whose research proposal focuses on areas of interest to Stuart Hall including Postcolonial and Diasporic Modernities; Cultural Studies; Race, Ethnicity and Visual Cultures; Radical Thinking on the Left; the production of the other in contemporary societies, e.g. through institutions such as citizenship, education, law, politics.

Type of award

Postgraduate Research

PhD project

Eligible PhD applicants will already successfully applied to study from October 2025 at the following Schools at Sussex:

Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities
School of Global Studies
University of Sussex Business School
School of Law, Politics and Sociology
School of Education and Social Work

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. We encourage individuals who have had worked in relevant sectors, are changing disciplines or career paths or returning from career breaks, e.g. caring responsibilities, to apply.

The recipient will benefit from working with the SHF to develop their career and research profile, forming a cohort of SHF PGRs at Sussex. They will enjoy privileged access to the work of the Foundation to be able to engage with and contribute to its resources and networks, including the annual gathering of Stuart Hall Foundation Scholars and Fellows. This is a positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010. This studentship is available to start in October 2025.

Preference will be given to applicants from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds, as
they would benefit from the Stuart Hall Foundation’s Scholars and Fellows Network, which provides
access to resources and opportunities that aim to help members develop their career and research
profile.

Eligibility

This award is for:

New students starting in Autumn 2025
Candidates from a Black British background
Candidates who qualify for Home fees
Candidates whose proposed research clearly addresses social justice issues and can contribute to addressing barriers and discrimination facing marginalized groups

Number of scholarships available

One funded studentship for the 2025-26 intake to Black, British students to cover fees for up to 4 years per studentship to join our cohort of Sussex Stuart Hall Foundation PGR scholars.

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For more information and application:

Visit the official website of the University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship 2025 In the UK

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