Master and PhD scholarships at Newcastle University

For the coming academic session (2009-10), the School of Modern Languages at Newcastle University invites applications for Masters and Ph.D. awards. A variety ofbursaries are available for UK, EU and overseas candidates. In addition to AHRCfunding and Newcastle Faculty funding, the School is offering 8 bursaries (6 atMasters level and 2 at PhD level). One 3-year Ph.D. studentship offered by theSchool is reserved exclusively for German Studies, and all the general fundingopportunities of the School of Modern Languages are also open to candidates wishing to pursue German Studies. This can be either in one of the taught M.A. programmes or in a research degree (M.Litt. or Ph.D.).

The following M.A.-programmes can be studied with a focus on German:
- M.A. in Professional Translating for European Languages
- M.A. in International Film
- M.A. in Linguistics and Language acquisition
- M.A. in Linguistics of European Languages


For research degrees (M.Litt. and Ph.D.) we are happy to supervise in the following areas:
- German Linguistics
- Medieval German Studies
- Modern German Literature


Bursary applications should include:
- A letter of application stating the programme for which the bursary is sought and outlining how this relates to your previous academic work.
- A curriculum vitae
- The names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your academicperformance.


Applications for research programmes should include a copy of the candidate’s research proposal. Proposals should be written according to the University’s guidelines available at www.ncl.ac.uk/hss/postgrad/studentships.


The closing date for completed applications that wish to be considered for AHRC-funding is 27 February 2009. The School bursaries’ deadline is 30 June 2009.


Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof. Henrike Lähnemann (Director of Postgraduate Studies).


Application Deadline: 27-Feb-2009

Mailing Address for Applications:
Attn: Prof Henrike Lähnemann
Chair of German Studies, School of Modern Languages
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
United Kingdom


Contact Information:
Prof Henrike Lähnemann
henrike.laehnemann@ncl.ac.uk
Phone:+44 191 222 7513


Web Address: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sml