The scholarships will take place between March and July 2023 (including a compulsory, in-person cohort training programme in April 2023). Scholarship proposals can be structured to further existing work being undertaken as a PhD or postdoctoral project, or be a discrete, standalone project which nonetheless furthers the knowledge base, networks and expertise of the researcher. The scholarship can also be structured as the researcher joining and furthering an existing project at the Host Institution.

The EARTH Scholarships will take advantage of and be located within three geographically and thematically structured Clusters, which will offer research placements, training and development opportunities for researchers, and contribute to cohort training in April 2023. The Clusters will enable:

• Wider awareness and study of environmental arts and humanities disciplines in the Scottish context
• Interdisciplinary working within and beyond the arts and humanities (STEAM)
• Field trips and engagement with other scholars, practitioners and professionals
• Access to arts and cultural sector organisations, resources, expertise and experience in different geographical contexts, including urban and rural areas.