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DURHAM UNIVERSITY (UK):
Two One-Year Masters Studentships in the History of Medicine at Durham University, UK, for the academic year 2011-12

The Centre for the History of Medicine and Disease (CHMD) invites
applications for two one-year Masters studentships in the History of
Medicine. The closing date for applications is 28 February 2011.

The studentships are part of the Taught Masters Programme in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine (HPSM) of Durham University's Department of Philosophy, the CHMD, and the School of Medicine & Health.
It is placed within the framework of the Northern Centre for the History of Medicine (http://www.nchm.ac.uk), a partnership between the universities of Durham and Newcastle, and funded from a Wellcome Trust Strategic Award which has been awarded to the Northern Centre. The studentships will be available as of October 2011.

* The first Masters studentship (£ 10,000) covers fees at home/EU level and maintenance.

* The second Masters studentship (£ 5,000) will only cover the fees at home/EU level.

The successful applicants will register for the HPSM programme offered by the Department of Philosophy and the School of Medicine and Health as of October 2011.

This one-year (two years part-time) programme Masters Programme combines historical and philosophical approaches to medicine and science. In particular, it provides students with a deeper understanding of historical, cultural and philosophical issues in science and medicine from Antiquity up to the present day. One of its primary aims is to show students how the humanities are relevant to a deeper understanding of past
and present medical and scientific issues. The breadth of the course's methods ranges from socio-cultural models to analytical approaches. The programme provides the necessary research training that will either link into further PhD study or act as a stand alone MA; and candidates who have successfully completed the programme will be eligible to take part in the annual Wellcome Trust PhD studentship competition. Further information on
the HPSM Masters Programme and the teaching staff can be found on the website at http://www.dur.ac.uk/hpsm.ma/.

Applications for the studentships are invited from highly motivated
graduates from various backgrounds including arts and humanities subjects, science, and medicine (including medical students who have successfully completed stage 4 - i.e. four years of medical training - of a qualifying medical degree at an approved university) with a high mark on their first degree (or equivalent) who will commit themselves to a dissertation on a subject within the History of Medicine. Overseas applicants are also strongly encouraged to apply.

We are particularly welcoming applications that link into research
interests within the CHMD, whose current research theme is 'Knowledge, Ethics and Representations of Medicine and Health: Historical Perspectives'. Please see the CHMD website for further information (www.dur.ac.uk/chmd) or email the Director, Prof. Holger Maehle (a.h.maehle@durham.ac.uk), or the Deputy Director, Dr Lutz Sauerteig (l.d.sauerteig@durham.ac.uk), of the CHMD for further advice.

Applications must include (a) a one-page outline proposal (including
bibliographical references) for a Masters Dissertation in the History of Medicine, (b) a full CV, (c) the names and contact details of two
referees.

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2011.

How to apply:
Applicants need to indicate in their online application to the HPSM
programme their intention to apply for one of the two the Wellcome
studentships. For the online application for postgraduate studies at
Durham please see the University website at
http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/.

For general information regarding postgraduate study at Durham please see the University website at http://www.dur.ac.uk/postgraduate/.

For information about the HPSM Masters Programme please see the website at http://www.dur.ac.uk/hpsm.ma/index.html.

For information about the History of Medicine activities at Durham please see the webpage of the CHMD at http://www.dur.ac.uk/chmd.

For general questions regarding the application procedure please contact the Postgraduate Secretary, Mr Jonathon Gilderoy, Department of Philosophy, University of Durham, 50 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN, United Kingdom, Email: jonathon.gilderoy@durham.ac.uk.

For specific inquiries about the HPSM Masters Programme contact one of the programme directors, Prof. Holger Maehle (Department of Philosophy), e-mail: a.h.maehle@durham.ac.uk; and Dr Lutz Sauerteig, (School of Medicine and Health), e-mail: l.d.sauerteig@durham.ac.uk.