AHRC Professional Preparation Master's Scheme

Arts and Humanities Research Council

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Professional Preparation Master’s awards provide funding for Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma courses that focus on developing high level skills and competencies for professional practice in a field relevant to the content of the course.
Funding is provided for:

• One year full-time (9 to 12 months) or two year part-time Master's course (maximum 24 months).
• Two year full-time or four year part-time will exceptionally be considered where the value and necessity of the additional year(s) training is demonstrated.
• Four courses exist in the Conservation of Painting, where awards are available for up to a maximum of three years. See speak to your Research Organisation to find out if their course is one of these.