University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship Description:
Title: University of Sussex Stuart Hall Scholarship 2025 In UK
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
