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The McBey Studentship

Institution: University of Aberdeen
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

A fully funded PhD opportunity exploring the early career and autobiographical writings of Scottish artist James McBey (1883–1959). The project investigates McBey’s self-fashioning, professional trajectory, and cultural context in early 20th-century Aberdeen.

Studentship Format

PhD studentship in Art History
Start date: 1 October 2025 or 1 January 2026
Home (UK) fee waiver
Maintenance grant of approx. £20,000/year
Additional research budget, including support for conference organisation

Eligibility Criteria

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in Art History or a related field
Master’s degree preferred but not required
Open to UK and international applicants (international applicants must cover the fee difference)

Programme Highlights

Supervised by Dr Hans C. Hönes
Access to the James McBey Print Room and Library at Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums
Opportunity to contribute to scholarship on British etching and art historiography
No research proposal required at application stage