The University of Cambridge is offering the Assyriology Studentships supported by the C. H. W. Johns Memorial Fund and the Margaret Munn-Rankin Fund for Assyriology. The studentship is open for the academic year 2022-2023.

The funding program assists international students for postgraduate study in Assyriology and Mesopotamian studies as languages, archaeology, and history.

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Application Deadline: The last date to submit the entries to participate in the following grant is May 1, 2022

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Cambridge
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postgraduate
• Award: £4000 annually each
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 2
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Higher degree course (MPhil) or research (PhD) in Assyriology, Mesopotamian archaeology, or a closely related field.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Have an undergraduate degree if applying for the MPhil.
• Have an MPhil degree if applying for the PhD

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In order to apply for the scholarship, candidates must take admission as a full-time postgraduate student in the University, for a higher degree course (MPhil) or research (PhD) program. After being registered, candidates will be automatically considered for this education award.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants must submit a one-page statement about their research and its intellectual interest to Dr Augusta McMahon.
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must check the entry requirements of the program.
• Language Requirement: If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. For more information go through the English language requirements page.

Benefits

There are two partial scholarships worth up to £4000 awarded to international students for postgraduate study in Assyriology and Mesopotamian studies.

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