LEVERHULME TRUST: Study Abroad Studentships 2009

Studentships offered to support a period of advanced study or research overseas.

Study Abroad Studentships support an extended period of advanced study or research at a centre of learning in any overseas country, with the exception of the USA.

Applicants:

• Must have been resident in the UK for at least five years at the time of application and must hold an undergraduate degree from a UK institution. Undergraduates may not apply for these awards.
• Should be under age 30 or, if older, make a strong and appropriate case for special consideration.
• Should be able to demonstrate how their work would benefit from being conducted overseas rather than in the UK. Those wishing only to improve their foreign language skills are not eligible for this scheme.
  

Value:
The Studentships comprise: a basic annual maintenance allowance of £17,000; a partner allowance of £6000 if a Student is accompanied by a dependent partner; a return air fare; and a baggage allowance. Further allowances are payable at the Trust's discretion, e.g. assistance with overseas tuition fees and essential research costs.

Duration:
Studentships are tenable for between 12 and 24 months, and the current round of awards must commence between 1 June 2009 and 1 May 2010.

Application Procedure:
Application materials are now available. An online application form can now be accessed from www.leverhulme.ac.uk/grants_awards/grants/study_abroad_studentships. Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 4pm on 8 January 2009.

Applicants should ensure that they are available for an interview in London in late April 2009 and should note that awards are not made without interview.

The Trust will report results to applicants by letter by the end of April 2009.