This PhD Studentship is the product of the alliance between the Leo Baeck Institute London and the School of History at Queen Mary, University of London, and will be awarded to an outstanding candidate with a research project in the field of modern Jewish History. This includes projects in political, social and cultural history, as well as the history of science and intellectual history, to be undertaken under the supervision of one of the School's experts. Applications are invited from current and prospective graduates with an excellent academic track record.

The successful applicant will be enrolled in the PhD programme at Queen Mary and is expected to attend training and other events at the College. The Studentship includes fees and maintenance for 3 years starting on 1 April 2012 at the research council rate (currently £15,590 per year). More information on the Studentship and how to apply can be found here: http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/index.html

Please contact Dr Daniel Wildmann, d.wildmann@leobaeck.co.uk or
Dr Rhodri Hayward, r.hayward@qmul.ac.uk with enquiries.

The deadline for applications is 31 December 2011.