Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Award
Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Award supports mature students through a doctoral fee studentship at the Institute of Historical Research, helping them begin and pursue PhD research in history.
Funder: Institute of Historical Research
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Applications open) | March 31, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Full annual academic fees for 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, subject to annual renewal
Summary: Supports mature students beginning a history PhD at the Institute of Historical Research through a doctoral fee studentship.
Key Information: Applicants must be UK residents aged 25 or over when starting their doctorate.
Description
The Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Award is a studentship offered by the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) to support mature students beginning doctoral research in history. It covers academic fees for new PhD students at the Institute, with support available for both full-time and part-time study. The IHR is part of the University of London’s School of Advanced Study.
The studentship is funded by a benefaction left to the Institute by Elspeth Veale in memory of her sister Jean and brother-in-law George Straschnov. Veale’s connection with the IHR began with a research fellowship in 1950, during which she started work on the history of the English fur trade. The award continues that connection by supporting students at the beginning of their doctoral research.
