Who is the best person to speak to if I have a question about the CDP process?
General enquiries about the CDP Scheme can be addressed to the CDP Coordinator who is based at the Victoria and Albert Museum – cdp@vam.ac.uk
Common Questions
Who is the best person to speak to if I have any questions about a specific advertised studentship?
Contact details for further information are included in the information for each studentship as they are announced. Details of each CDP studentship can be found on the Available Studentships page of the AHRC CDP website [link] https://www.ahrc-cdp.org/category/available-studentships/
How do I apply for a CDP studentship?
New studentships are usually advertised between January and March each year on this website on the Available Studentships page, and elsewhere. Some studentships are advertised later in the year. https://www.ahrc-cdp.org/category/available-studentships/
Who can apply for a CDP studentship?
You need to have, or will have, a Masters degree or equivalent relevant experience by the time the studentship starts. You also need to meet the AHRC’s UK residency requirements. (Full details are in the ‘Training Grant Funding Guide’ available on the AHRC’s website at: https://www.ukri.org/files/legacy/publications/rcuk-training-grant-guide-pdf/, and which should be read alongside the ‘Terms and Conditions …
What training opportunities are available during the studentship?
In addition to training offered by both the studentship HEI and cultural organisation, the CDP consortium also offers a tailored programme of Cohort Development events. These events, workshops and training days take place throughout the academic year. Recent seminar topics included: ‘Making Money’, ‘Career Development’, ‘Public Engagement’, ‘Approaches to Object-Based Scholarship’ and ‘Researching the Historic Environment’ …
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What happens if I have to take parental leave during the studentship?
Details of Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave entitlements for AHRC studentships can be found in the AHRC Studentship Grants Terms & Conditions and Guidance document. http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/documents/guides/studentship-grants-terms-conditions-and-guidance/
Are studentships full or part time?
Studentships will be advertised as available on either a full-time or part-time basis.
How much is the CDP award?
Subject to AHRC eligibility criteria, the award will cover tuition fees and a standard AHRC grant (stipend) towards living expenses. CDP doctoral training grants fund full-time studentships for 45 months (or part-time equivalent) with the option for an additional 3 months of funding for student development activities. UKRI have now updated the stipend and fees …
What are the roles of the HEI and the cultural organisation within the studentship?
In addition to providing the lead supervisor for the studentship, the HEI partner are the registering body for the studentship, and are responsible for administering the studentship and CDP award in line with the AHRC’s terms and conditions. The cultural organisation provides a formal co-supervisor who is the student’s main liaison point within the organisation. …
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Can I propose my own topic for a CDP studentship?
No. The application is made by the HEI supervisor, usually along with a partner organisation supervisor. Some partner organisations may allow the supervisors to propose the name of a particular student who would study the topic, but not all.