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Other Funding Opportunities

Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law

Those interested in being part of the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) community may apply for a CISRUL studentship.

Centre for Modern Thought

The Centre for Modern Thought has a number of studentships available. For more information, please contact Professor Chris Fynsk.

Chevening Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships are awarded to outstanding scholars with leadership potential. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree.

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Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for taught postgraduate students who are nationals of a developing British Commonwealth country. The University of Aberdeen has one scholarship available for 2013/14. The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a stipend for maintenance.

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Falck Nutec Dissertaion Scholarship 12-13

Applications are invited for the above scholarship.

The scholarship will be available to current postgraduate students on the MSc Petroleum, Energy Economics and Finance degree course who undertake a topic or issue relating to safety and risk in the energy industries in their dissertation.
The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of dissertation proposal; academic merit to date; and personal characteristics.
In respect of personal characteristics, applicants should be able to demonstrate through submission of a personal statement that they:

Are enthusiastic, highly motivated and determined to succeed academically and professionally
Have a strong commitment to self-development and take a pro-active and committed approach to their education
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Have an awareness of, and interest in, their chosen field of study.

The scholarship is valued at £2,000.

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Human-Animal Relations in the Arctic

The Department of Anthropology is offering one and perhaps two interdisciplinary 3-year PhD studentships to start in September 2013. The studentship will include full UK/Europe fees and a maintenance stipend set at RCUK rates. The successful applicant(s) will submit a proposal which fits within the research topic of 'Arctic Domestication' as specified on the project website arcticdomus.org. The student(s) are expected to do field research in at least one of the seven circumpolar regions covered by the project and to integrate one of the four component displines of the project (anthropology, history of science, archaeology, genetics).

Arctic Domus is a 5-year international research project funded by a European Research Council Advanced Scholarship. The goals of the project are to elaborate a model of emplaced human-animal relations in the Arctic evoking theoretical concerns of the definition of the pesron, the attription of agency, and renewed attention to build environments. A full project synopsis is on the project website within the 'events' section under the title Two PhD Studentships 2013--2016.

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Northern Institute of Philosophy

The Northern Institute of Philosophy has two PhD studentships available. For more information, please contact Ms Paula Sweeney.

Ogston Postgraduate Music Scholarship

The Ogston Postgraduate Music Scholarship will be awarded to students undertaking postgraduate studies within the Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen in any area of music beginning in the session 2013-14.

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Postgraduate Funding Database

The Student Recruitment and Admissions Service holds a Postgraduate Funding Database, which allows prospective students to search for appropriate funding opportunities according to their nationality, subject discipline and level of study.

Soillse PhD Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is offering a Soillse PhD Scholarship for a project relating to Gaelic language planning in Scotland: three potential areas for research are offered.

Background

Following a successful proposal to the Scottish Funding Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Soillse initiative will promote an enhanced research capacity to inform public policy concerning Gaelic in Scotland.

The initiative is supported by SFC's Strategic Research Development Grant Horizon Fund scheme.

Activities and outputs will build upon, collaborate with, and transfer knowledge to existing efforts to maintain and revitalise Gaelic language and culture. Soillse involves a consortium consisting of the Universities of Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Edinburgh and the Highlands and Islands. The aims of Soillse are:

To further develop a research capability in Gaelic language development for the benefit of the Highlands & Islands and beyond
To develop a national network, bringing in new researchers, linking with international research and influencing policy.

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Vocal Music Scholarships

Three Vocal Music Scholarships are available for students studying the new MMus in Vocal Music at the University of Aberdeen, beginning in the academic year 2013-14.

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