Eric Milner-White Studentship

The Department of History of Art at the University of York, in collaboration with the Chapter of York (the governing body of York Minster) and funded by the Friends of York Minster and the York Glaziers Trust, is delighted to offer a full-time, three-year PhD studentship.

  • Funding: UK fees plus an annual cost of living stipend.
  • Academic year: 2023/24
  • Open to: International (including EU) and UK (home) students
  • Qualification level: Postgraduate research
  • Number available: 1
Applications for 2023/24 are closed.
This studentship will explore the impact of Eric Milner-White (1884-1963), Dean of York 1941-63, on the stained-glass of York Minster.
If successful, you'll be supervised by Prof. Sarah Brown, an expert in the history and conservation of the stained-glass of York Minster. You'll also meet twice annually with an additional thesis advisory panel member from the department. You will be able to shape the thesis in dialogue with your supervisor, considering, for example, the influence of Milner-White’s theological and liturgical thinking, his experience of stained-glass creation and conservation, notably at King’s College, Cambridge, his influence beyond the Minster and the city and the implications of his legacy for conservation and interpretation of the Minster’s glass in the 21st century.
You'll also receive UK fees plus an annual cost of living stipend. This opportunity is also available part-time.
Eligibility

Open to International (including EU) and UK (home) students.

Open to students in the Department of History of Art.

Before applying, you should have a good first degree and Master's degree in the History of Art (or a relevant associated subject) and, ideally, some experience of researching stained-glass and an understanding of the impact of environment and restoration intervention on its condition.

How to apply

Application deadline: Sunday 1 September 2024, 5pm BST

To apply, please submit a 500 word proposal to sarah.brown@york.ac.uk by 5pm on Sunday 1 September explaining your rationale for the project and your relevant experience. In addition to the PhD, you'll be expected to contribute to the development of new, public facing interpretive resources at the Minster.

Contact details

Professor Sarah Brown
sarah.brown@york.ac.uk