The Cumberland Lodge Scholarship offers doctoral students who are firmly committed to promoting social progress the chance to set themselves apart, by deepening their understanding of pressing societal issues from a cross-sector perspective, and developing valuable skills in public engagement, networking, communication and interdisciplinary working.
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Eligibility of Cumberland Lodge Scholarship:
To take part in our competitive application process, you must be able to demonstrate that you are:
- Committed to promoting more peaceful, open and inclusive societies, through your academic research and/or other activities
- Studying for a doctorate at a UK university (in any academic discipline or area of study), for the duration of the fellowship period*
- Able to provide the names of two referees (one academic, i.e. your doctoral supervisor, and one non-academic) who will vouch for your eligibility and support your application
- Able to attend the initial residential Fellow’s Retreat and commit to the full two-year programme, as outlined above.
Benefits of Cumberland Lodge Scholarship:
- Mentoring in intellectual leadership;
- Involvement in cross disciplinary debates on important social and ethical issues;
- Training in communications and public engagement;
- Networking opportunities with senior academics and people in public life;
- A personal development grant of up to £300;
- Free food, accommodation and travel while staying at Cumberland Lodge.
How to apply the scholarship:
Our next application round, to select Cumberland Lodge Fellows to join us from September 2022, will open in spring 2022. Applications are normally accepted throughout March and into April, with dates and full details posted on this page.
If you have any questions about applying, or your eligibility, please email Sarah Galvin (Programme Administrator) at [sgalvin@cumberlandlodge.ac.uk],
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Document required:
- Have at least two years left to complete their PhD
- Be studying at a UK university
Provide a CV and covering letter demonstrating a commitment to working for ‘the betterment of society’ through their academic research and/or other activities.
Deadline of the Scholarship:
26th, February 2022.
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