5th June 2007, 03:22 PM
Yeah, this does happen from time to time. However, I've just checked the link you posted, and I really think you should apply. The main contributor will probably be the AHRC, who are quite rigorous, but they can also be flexible. I know research posts are often 'earmarked' for certain people but the AHRC would see such a thing as a compromise of academic standards and take quite a dim view of any suggestion of nepotism, which means the department risks losing future funding. But this is a scholarship, not a post-doc research position, so if you contact the supervisor and they like the sound of your research topic, they can speak to the AHRC and EH on your behalf to see if they would allow a relaxation of the masters rule. It's got to be worth a shot, especially with your work record - just dazzle 'em with your CV and charm