Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | London |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | The award pays full maintenance for all students both home and international students; and tuition fees up to the value of the full-time home UKRI rate for PhD degrees; Research Councils UK Indicative Fee Level for 2023/2024 is £4,786 |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Placed On: | 22nd May 2024 |
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Closes: | 14th June 2024 |
Start Date: 1st October 2024
City, University of London and Imperial War Museums (IWM) announce a fully funded doctoral studentship under the AHRC’s CDP scheme, starting October 2024. This PhD project will explore the visual documentation of India’s role in the Second World War in South-East Asia, using IWM's archives. It aims to inform current historical, museological, and remembrance discourses, enhancing public understanding of the war's impact. The project will be supervised by Dr. Diya Gupta (City, University of London) and Dr. Peter Johnston (IWM). The student will split their time between City, University of London, and IWM, joining the wider cohort of CDP-funded students across the UK. The studentship is open to full-time or part-time study. We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds, particularly from Global Majority candidates, who are currently underrepresented at this level.
Project Overview
The project examines the Second World War's impact on South-East Asia, focusing on British-ruled India’s contribution. It will utilize film and photographs from the British Ministry of Information, housed in IWM's collections, and seek materials from other archives to offer a more comprehensive narrative. This research will challenge the “official” records and consider visual documentation from Indian perspectives, aiming to reshape public memory and historical understanding.
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Details of the Award
Eligibility and Requirements
Application Process
Submit CV, two references, cover letter, and a one-page research proposal to tanya.shennan@city.ac.uk.
Complete the AHRC CDP Studentship diversity monitoring form: Diversity Monitoring Form.
Assessment and Interviews
Applications will be assessed based on academic record and research potential. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Diya Gupta (diya.gupta@city.ac.uk ). Note that applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.
Deadline and Interview Date
For more details on eligibility and funding terms, see:
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership studentship • City, University of London
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