Fellowship: Ancient Greek Literature

Ancient Greek Literature

Eligibility: UK/EU/International graduates with the required entry requirements

Funding details: Bursary plus tuition fees (UK/EU/International)

Duration: Full-time – for a maximum of four years, or Part-time - for a maximum of six years

Application deadline: 15th January 2021

Interview dates: Will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates

Start date: September 2021. Please note that May 2021 is also potentially available if preferred - subject to discussion and agreement

For enquiries, please contact Professor Judith Mossman

Coventry University is inviting applications from suitably qualified graduates for a fully funded PhD studentship.

Project details

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship, either full or part-time, in Ancient Greek literature.

Supervisors will be Professor Judith Mossman, Dr Daniel Anderson and/or Dr Victoria Leonard. Our research interests span:

  • Greek lyric
  • Greek drama
  • Hellenistic poetry
  • Greek literature under the Roman Empire
  • Gender and women in antiquity
  • The history of classical scholarship

Funding

This is a fully-funded PhD studentship, including:

  • Full tuition fees
  • Stipend/bursary

Benefits

Training and Development

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive research training including technical, personal and professional skills.

All researchers at Coventry University (from PhD to Professor) are part of the Doctoral College and Centre for Research Capability and Development, which provides support with high-quality training and career development activities.

Candidate specification

  • A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60% mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average.
    PLUS
  • The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a 3.5 years
  • A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)

How to apply

To find out more about the project, please contact Professor Judith Mossman (judith.mossman@coventry.ac.uk). All applications require the following:

  • Full supporting documentation
  • Cover letter
  • A research proposal based within the selected theme/area of approx 3000 words