AHRC CDA PhD Research Scholarship in the UK

The University of Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh, and the Scottish Book Trust are looking for a doctoral student to work on ‘Creators in the classroom: developing writing for pleasure, and future writers, in Scottish primary schools,’ which is funded by the AHRC and The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities.

This project aims to provide a robust evidence base for the examination of creative writing with children. It will contribute to current understandings of children’s creativity by exploring if/how artist-led creative writing workshops/residencies can promote WfP cultures in Scottish schools, independent WfP in primary school children, and create a pipeline for future authors, particularly those traditionally underrepresented in the creative industries. 

As part of this PhD project the successful candidate will be supported to work across academic (i.e., University) and non-academic (i.e., Scottish Book Trust) settings. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be supported by PhD supervisors at the University of Glasgow (Dr. Melanie Ramdarshan Bold) and the University of Edinburgh (Dr. Shari Sabeti) who are working across disciplinary boundaries (Education, Anthropology, Contemporary Book Studies). The successful candidate will spend the majority of her time at the University of Glasgow but will work closely with the Scottish Book Trust (based in Edinburgh) throughout.

Duration: 24 months

Benefits

• An annual stipend at the UKRI rate
• Fees at the standard home rate or international rate (funding will support one scholarship at the International rate and the other at the Home rate)
• Students can also draw on a Research Training Support Grant, usually up to a maximum of £550 per year

Eligibility

Glasgow encourages applications from candidates with a background in education, creative writing, literary sociology, cultural studies, communication and media studies, anthropology, and related subjects.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria

Essential:

• Achieve (or expect to achieve) an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honors in the  UK)
• Experience of, or interest in, research or work in school settings.
• Experience or interest in creative writing.
• Qualitative design, data collection, and analysis skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work.
• Be able to organize their own work and meet deadlines.
• Be able to work within a team and show an interest in working across academic and non-academic settings.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Achieve (or expect to achieve) a Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Confident user of NVivo
• Experience in presenting information in different formats and styles to reach different audiences.
• An interest in the work of the Scottish Book Trust and a passion to promote its charitable aims.

Application Process

Applicants must apply via the Scholarships Application Portal, uploading the following documentation:

• AHRC CDA PhD Scholarship (Creators in the Classroom) application form (in Word format)
• Academic transcripts 
• 2 references 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (academic where applicable).
• A 1,000-5,000 word sample of your writing (this might be an academic essay or another example of your writing style and ability)

To apply for the AHRC CDA PhD Research Scholarship in the UK, click here.

Deadline: May 23, 2022.

For more information, visit the official site.