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The Morris and Bessie Emanuel PhD Scholarship in Modern Jewish History and Culture (2025)
This is for an outstanding doctoral candidate wishing to pursue a research project in Jewish studies, including Israel and Holocaust studies. Highly motivated current and prospective graduates with an outstanding academic record and a strong interest in the relevant topics are encouraged to apply.
What you get
The scholarship covers UK or international fees and provides a stipend to cover living expenses that matches that provided for UK postgraduate researchers by the UK Research Council (currently £19,237).
The Sussex Weidenfled Institute of Jewish Studies is one of the few research institutions dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Jewish history and culture. It places the Jewish experience in a broader context. The institute is committed to creating a learning environment that not only expresses a wide range of opinions but also fosters the incubation of new ideas and efforts to enhance and deepen our civil society. As a leading intellectual hub, the institute engages in the interdisciplinary study and public discussion of the Jewish experience and its relevance to the key challenges of our time.
Eligibility
The recipient of this scholarship will be enrolled in a research degree in the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities, commencing in September 2025. Applicants must meet our entry requirements:
At least an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate honours degree or equivalent international qualification.
A Master’s degree or an equivalent international qualification.
The scholarship is open to UK and Overseas/international students.
Number of scholarships available
One
Deadline
16 June 2025 23:45
How to apply
Applicants must apply online for a PhD in the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. Find out how to apply to Sussex. Please indicate on your application in the Finance/Funding section that you wish to be considered for the ‘The Morris and Bessie Emanuel PhD Scholarship.’
With your application, please include:
Research proposal (2500 words)
CV
Statement of purpose (500 words)
Degree certificates and transcripts. If the originals are not in English, certified translations must be provided.
Your English language qualification, where applicable.
Two academic references, including one from your most recent university. Or you can provide the contact details for your referees on your application and they will be asked to submit their reference via email.
Contact us
For an informal discussion to find out more about the scholarship, please contact Gideon Reuveni via email at g.reuveni@sussex.ac.uk.
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Media, Arts and Humanities Research Support team at mah-pgr@sussex.ac.uk.
Availability
At level(s):
PG (research)
Application deadline:
16 June 2025 23:45 (GMT)
Countries
The award is available to people from these specific countries: