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Spring and Summer 2010 Postgraduate Scholarships by Hansard Research Scholars Programmes in UK

Scholarships are available for the Spring and Summer 2010 Hansard Research Scholars Programmes through the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s Chevening scholarship scheme. The scholarship covers the Programme fees, international travel costs, visa expenses and a stipend to cover living expenses whilst in London. The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is a challenging opportunity for graduates and professionals to pursue a specific area of political academic interest whilst undertaking a high-profile internship within the world of British politics.

As a Hansard Research Scholar, you will be part of the Hansard Society, an organisation with an unparalleled reputation in the political world, developed over more than 60 years. You will study British politics at the London School of Economics, have seminars with politicians and intern in an organisation which corresponds with your research interests – be it with an NGO, a government department, a lobbying group or with the UK Parliament itself.

The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is a 12-week (11 weeks in summer), full-time course (split equally between study and internship).


Eligibility:

  1. The Hansard Research Scholars Programme is designed for postgraduate students and professionals who wish to pursue a specific political academic interest whilst doing a political internship placement in UK.
  2. The Programme assumes no previous knowledge of British politics or any experience of political internships. More important is that applicants show a genuine interest in particular research area and a commitment to working in a high-level political environment. Research Scholars will often be involved in work of a sensitive nature and so personal integrity – in addition to commitment and enthusiasm – are crucial.

How to apply:

  1. All applicants must complete an application (see below) and attach the following pieces of documentation:
  2. a CV/ resume
  3. a sample of written academic work (2,000 words approx.)
  4. two letters of recommendation
  5. university transcript
  6. Applicants whose first language is not English (or whose previous degree was not taught in English) are required to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.

The following qualifications are acceptable to the Hansard Society:

  1. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with normally a minimum score of 603 in the paper test, 250 in the computer-based test or 100 in the internet based test.
  2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with normally a minimum score of 6.5.
  3. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
  4. Other qualifications may be considered.

For further details, please contact:
The Hansard Scholars Programme Coordinator at study@hansard.lse.ac.uk or by phone on +44 207 438 1223


Deadlines:

Autumn 2009:
September 26th – December 19th, 2009
Deadline: currently accepting applications

Spring 2010:
January 9th  – April 3rd, 2010 (dates tbc)
Deadline: October 1st, 2009


Source:

http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/blogs/study_and_scholars/archive/2007/10/09/Hansard-Research-Programme.aspx

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