The list of possible research areas include:
• History of the Holocaust
• History of concentration camps, ghettos and similar institutions
• Genocide Studies
• History of Germany/Germanophone Europe
• History of the Balkans
• The origins and consequences of mass violence
• Holocaust representation and memory
• Public and national memory of mass conflicts
• Media and the representation of mass violence
• Post-conflict memorialisation and heritage
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a first-class or high upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in history or a relevant discipline and meet the University's standard English language entry requirements. It is expected that applicants should also have a Masters degree with merit or distinction in a relevant discipline or be able to show evidence that they will achieve this before February 2019. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in research and it is desirable that applicants be proficient in at least one language other than English. Presence in Leicester and involvement in the activities of the Burton Centre is a requirement.
This scholarship is open to suitable new UK/EU and International (i.e. outside the EU) applicants. Please note that the award covers tuition fees at the UK rate only. International applicants (and those not eligible to pay UK tuition fees) must demonstrate at the time of their application that they can fund the difference in tuition fee rates.
The scholarship is for full- or part-time study (paid pro-rata in the case of part-time study). Owing to UK visa restrictions, international applicants are not normally able to study part-time. Applicants must be able to commence their studies in February 2019. The scholarship will be renewed annually subject to the student successfully passing yearly evaluation. Students will be encouraged to apply for sources of additional funding such as the Midlands3Cities scheme, and will be offered support through this process.