Phd Scholarships in Cultural Analytics
UCD Centre for Cultural Analytics is seeking applications for a number of doctoral scholarships to
commence in the academic year 2021-22 as part of the ERC funded project, European Migrants in
the British Imagination: Victorian and Neo-Victorian Culture (VICTEUR)
Description
This project analyses the role of migration and migrants in the dynamics of cultural change and
continuity, examining intra-European migration to Victorian Britain through a combination of
literary scholarship and advanced text mining techniques. The first phase of the project will focus
on 3 case studies – the representation and cultural production of Irish, Eastern European Jewish,
and Italian migrants. The project will also examine in detail the relationship between gender and
ethnic identities within the texts and the impact of authorial gender on representations of migrants
by British and migrant writers.
Two doctoral scholarships are available in UCD Centre for Cultural Analytics to work on the
VICTEUR project. Each PhD student will develop their own independent doctoral thesis, but will
work within an interdisciplinary project team in the UCD School of English, Drama, and Film and
SFI Insight Centre for Data Analytics. Doctoral students will join a vibrant interdisciplinary
research community, with regular seminars, workshops, and symposia. All necessary training in
digital methodologies and research communication will be provided, as will support for
international conference participation. The scholarships will cover EU fees and a maintenance grant
of €18,000 p.a. for 4 years.
Mandatory Criteria for Scholarships
Scholarship 1
MA in English Literature or equivalent (high MA result of 2:1- 1:1 or GPA above 3.2)
Evidence of a strong interest in Victorian fiction
Commitment to developing a high degree of proficiency in cultural analytics methodologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
IELTS score of 8, if English is not your first language
Scholarship 2
MA in English Literature, Gender Studies or equivalent (high MA result of 2:1- 1:1 or GPA above
3.2)
Evidence of a strong interest in the role of gender in culture
Commitment to developing a high degree of proficiency in cultural analytics methodologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
IELTS score of 8, if English is not your first language
Desirable Criteria for 1 and 2
MA dissertation in related research area.
Experience of collaborating with researchers from other disciplines or interdisciplinary training.
Completion of digital humanities or related training.
Application
Send the following by June 18th to Professor Gerardine Meaney. gerardine.meaney@ucd.ie Up to date CV, including academic qualifications, work experience, and indication of language
proficiencies.
Personal statement outlining why you are interested in this field of research, your motivation in
applying for this particular scholarship, long term career goals, and any other information you think
is relevant (max. 1000 words)
Sample of your academic writing (max. 3000 words)
4. Names of 2 academic referees, ideally including one from MA dissertation supervisor.
Please ask your referees to send their references direct to gerardine.meaney@ucd.ie by June
23rd.
Successful applicants will develop their individual proposal relevant to the project theme in the first
trimester of their studies. Before application, candidates are advised to familiarise themselves with
the structured PhD process at UCD. https://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/researchstudenthub/researchprogrammes/keypointsonresearchpr ogrammes/phdinanutshell/
This role has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme Grant agreement No. 884951
