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Royal Institute of Philosophy Fellowships and Bursaries (Charity / Trust)

Reference Number: P187

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Key Award Information

In accordance with the deed of trust made by the benefactor Mr. Jens Jacobsen, The Royal Institute of Philosophy is pleased to offer up to seven Jacobsen Fellowships for research in certain fundamental parts of philosophy. The Fellowships will be for one year.

The parts of philosophy are Speculative Metaphysics, Critical Metaphysics, the Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Philosophical Logic, Philosophy of Life, Determinism, the Nature of Life, Evolution, Moral Philosophy, Political and Social Philosophy. This list is in accordance with the philosophical interests of Mr. Jacobsen.

In addition, postgraduates are offered one of eight Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries. The bursaries are also for one year but carry no restrictions as to area of study. Candidates may be considered for both Fellowships and Bursaries, but if awarded a Fellowship a student will not also be offered a Bursary.

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Funding

The Jacobsen Fellowships, of £8,000 each, will be for one year.

The Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries, of £2,500 each are also for one year.

Number of Awards Available: Up to seven Jacobsen Fellowships, and eight Bursaries.

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Eligibility

Fellowships and Bursaries will be available only to postgraduate students who have already completed at least one year of work for a higher degree in philosophy in a British University. In accordance with its own remit, The Royal Institute of Philosophy seeks candidates whose work, while rigorous, avoids needless technicality and is in the tradition of philosophy as a humane discipline.

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How to Apply

Candidates must arrange for two academic referees from the institution at which they are currently studying to write on their behalf direct to The Royal Institute of Philosophy. Applications and references should be sent to Dr. James Garvey, The Royal Institute of Philosophy, 14 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0AR.

Application Form: http://www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org/RIP_fel_&_bur_app_%2008_09.doc

Application Deadline: Usually mid-May.

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Additional Information

No one will be awarded either a Fellowship or a Bursary who is in receipt of any other of over £3,000.

Contact:

Dr. James Garvey
The Royal Institute of Philosophy
14 Gordon Square
LondonWC1H 0AR
Tel: +44 (0)20 7387 4130
Fax: +44 (0)20 7383 4061
Email: j.garvey@royalinstitutephilosophy.org
Web: http://www.royalinstitutephilosophy.org/announcements.php

The Royal Institute offers Jacobsen Fellowships and Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries.  The deadline for funding for 2009 – 2010 has now passed, but we hope to announce another round of funding in February 2010.  We’ll announce the successful applicants for this year’s funding in due course.