Background

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

Application criteria

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
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?

All applicants must complete an application (see below) and attach the following pieces of documentation:
a short personal statement outlining reasons for applying

-a CV/ resume

-a sample of written academic work (2,000 words approx.)

-two letters of recommendation

-university transcript

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:

- 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.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with normally a minimum score of 6.5.

- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

- Other qualifications may be considered

Application Form:

Download the Hansard/ Chevening Research Scholars Programme application form in pdf format.

All applications should be sent to:

Hansard/ Chevening Research Scholars Programme
40-43 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1JA
United Kingdom

IMPORTANT: A copy of your full application must also be sent to the our Chevening Officer at British Council Palestinian Territories at our addresses Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview at their local British Embassy/ High Commission.

Deadline for application:

The deadline for applications for the Spring 2010 has now passed. The application process for 2011 will be advertised in due course.

For further details, please check the Chevening Hansard website , contact the Programme Coordinator at study@hansard.lse.ac.uk or by phone on +44 207 438 1223.