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Sarah Barrow Bursary in French and/or German Studies

This bursary is named after Sarah Ann Barrow, who endowed the James Barrow Chair of French at the University of Liverpool in memory of her husband. The chair was established in 1905 and was among the first endowed positions in French in English Higher Education.

Applications are invited for the Sarah Barrow Bursary in French and/or German Studies, to begin in the forthcoming academic year.

Amount

The Bursary of £6,000 is intended to provide full fees at the Home student rate (approx. £4,600), plus a payment of the remainder to contribute towards maintenance costs. 

Open to

Applicants to the one-year MRes in Modern Languages and Cultures (French or German Studies pathway) are eligible to apply for the full bursary; applicants to the two-year part-time MRes are eligible to apply for the same amount, but spread over two years. All applicants should be eligible for the UK (Home) fee status.

How to apply

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, with preference given to candidates who otherwise would not be able to finance an MRes. Applicants are required to make contact with a potential supervisor for assistance in formulating a research proposal. Please see research specialisms on our LCF staff pages.

Applicants for Sarah Barrow Bursary must also make a formal application for admittance to the MRes in Modern Languages and Cultures (French or German Studies pathway) at the University of Liverpool by that same date.

For more information about the scheme or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Alison Smith by emailing alismith@liverpool.ac.uk.

To apply for the Sarah Barrow Bursary please provide:

  1. CV
  2. Transcripts
  3. Research proposal
  4. 500-word statement outlining:
    1. Your reasons for choosing the programme
    2. How the programme will help you achieve future career plans
    3. Why you should be considered for funding support
  5. Indicate if you are applying for any other UoL bursary, awards or scholarships. The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures is committed to delivering reparative actions to address barriers to representation across all academia. We have a number of funding opportunities available as part of this action. Please indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for any of these opportunities.

For consideration, applications must be submitted to hlcscholarships@liverpool.ac.uk. Please give the subject line of your email as ‘Sarah Barrow Bursary Application’.

Application deadline: 31st July 2024