Call for Applications

The Dowley/Retford Studentship in History of Art

Birkbeck University of London

Due by 16 June 2025 5pm BST/ 12pm EST

Award overview

Level: Postgraduate research
Mode of study: Full-time
Tuition fee status: Home
Type of award: Full tuition fees plus stipend
Number of awards: One
Deadline: 16 June 2025

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.

Please note: this studentship is not available for part-time, overseas or continuing students.

Background

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.

Eligibility

This studentship is for Home students/applicants starting in September 2025 or January 2026. The funding is for three years for students studying full-time.

Value

Tuition fees are paid in full and an annual stipend for living costs of £20,000 is provided. If you have a disability you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.

Deadline

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

Only complete and timely applications, received with both references/supporting statement, can be considered.

For more information, visit https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/financial-support/dowley-retford-studentship