ACU Commonwealth Routledge Studentship 2025/2026 For Students From Commonwealth Countries; Routledge, the publisher of The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs, has established an annual award to sponsor students undertaking a PhD in Understanding and Securing Human Rights.
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Application Deadline: 31st July 2024 at 15:00 UTC
Eligible Countries: Commonwealth countries
Location: Candidate’s home country
About the Award
The PhD studentships support research projects on Commonwealth-related themes. They are funded by The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and Routledge, in association with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
Each year, two studentships are available, each valued at up to GBP 5500:
- First Studentship: Open to registered PhD students from UK universities (UK citizenship not required).
- Second Studentship: Open to registered PhD students from ACU member universities in Commonwealth countries (excluding the UK), and to Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship alumni who are PhD students at any Commonwealth university outside the UK.
Research Criteria: The proposed research must:
- Relate to the Commonwealth as a whole or any Commonwealth-wide institution or organisation, or
- Have a strong Commonwealth comparative aspect, or
- Be relevant to a Commonwealth country other than the UK.
Examples of Eligible Projects:
- Comparing LGBT rights in South Africa and Uganda
- Reform of colonial-era anti-LGBT legislation in India
Examples of Ineligible Projects:
- Research on the role of Stonewall in advocating for LGBT rights in the UK
Eligible Disciplines: Applications are welcome from a broad range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, with preference possibly given to those typically covered by The Round Table journal, including:
- Politics
- International relations
- Economics
- International history
- Geography
- Law
- Development studies
- Area studies
Eligibility
- First Studentship: Registered PhD students from UK universities (UK citizenship not required).
- Second Studentship: Registered PhD students from ACU member universities in Commonwealth countries (excluding the UK), and Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship alumni who are PhD students at any Commonwealth university outside the UK.
Number of Awards: 2
Value of Award: GBP 5500 each
How to Apply
- Review the application guidance page.
- Download and complete the application form.
- Send the completed form and a current CV to secretary@commonwealthroundtable.co.uk.
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FAQ
1. Who can apply for the Routledge PhD studentships?
- Registered PhD students from UK universities (UK citizenship not required).
- Registered PhD students from ACU member universities in Commonwealth countries (excluding the UK).
- Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship alumni who are PhD students at any Commonwealth university outside the UK.
2. What types of research projects are eligible?
- Projects related to the Commonwealth as a whole, Commonwealth-wide institutions, or with a strong Commonwealth comparative aspect. The research should be relevant to a Commonwealth country other than the UK.
3. Which disciplines are preferred?
- Disciplines typically covered by The Round Table journal, including politics, international relations, economics, international history, geography, law, development studies, and area studies.
4. What is the value of the award?
- Each studentship is valued at up to GBP 5500.
5. How do I apply?
- Review the application guidance, download and complete the application form, and send it along with a current CV to secretary@commonwealthroundtable.co.uk.
6. When is the application deadline?
- 31st July 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
7. Can Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship alumni apply?
- Yes, if they are PhD students at any Commonwealth university outside the UK.
