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Spanish studies prizes
Notice is given that an appointment to the de Osma Studentship will be made during Michaelmas Term 2023. The Studentship is open to members of the University of Oxford.
De Osma Studentship
| Nationality: | Any nationality |
| Level of study: | Undergraduate and Graduate students |
| Subject: | Candidates should be concerned with Spanish studies, such as Spanish art history, Spanish language and literature, Spanish history, geography, or archaeology. They must, when presenting their applications, provide evidence that they have sufficient knowledge of both written and spoken Spanish to enable them to make proper use of the facilities of the Instituto, as well as a detailed account of their proposed study. |
| Countries to undertake study or research: | The student must undertake to study in connection with the Instituto de Valencia de Don Juan in Madrid in any subject for which facilities are provided. The Instituto is especially a centre for Spanish Art studies. It has a fine collection of Spanish and Hispano-Mauresque ceramics and of Spanish medieval sculptures and objets d’art, and an outstanding library of the history of art. The library also contains a considerable number of medieval and early-modern documents and a collection of historical periodicals, mostly relating to the earlier periods of Spanish history. It is a tranquil place in which students may pursue their work. |
| Duration: | Not less than six weeks (usually in the Easter Vacation) |
| Value: | Approximately £4,000 |
| Number: | One scholarship available (if students of sufficient merit present themselves) |
| Deadline: | Friday 24 November 2023 |
| Application procedure: | Candidates must address their letters of application (pdf or hard copy) to: Anna Alcraft and send to Anna Alcraft, email: [email protected], tel: 01865 280693 |
| Supporting documentation: | Each application should be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a tutor or supervisor. |
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