Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Award
The Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Award funds mature UK students starting a PhD in history at the Institute of Historical Research, covering full tuition for up to three years.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Full PhD fees for 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time); covers initial year, renewable annually based on progress.
Summary: Supports mature UK students (aged 25+) beginning doctoral research in history at the Institute of Historical Research.
Key Information: Only for new PhD students at IHR; current students ineligible.
Description
The Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Award is a benefaction-supported studentship offered by the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), University of London. It is designed to support mature students embarking on doctoral research in history. The award honors Elspeth Veale, a historian and former IHR fellow, and is intended to provide financial support by covering tuition fees for the duration of the PhD program (up to 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time). The award is made initially for one year and can be renewed annually subject to satisfactory academic progress.
