Apply now for funded PhD study in the LSE Department of Gender Studies

The MPhil/PhD in Gender is a dynamic programme that will develop your scholarly and career interests, preparing you for the world of academia and policy research. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication, and which makes an original contribution to the field of Gender Studies.

The final deadline for the application including all supporting documentation, such as references and transcripts, is 10 December 2025.

All applicants received by the deadline will be considered for a place onto the PhD programme in Gender, and thereafter for an LSE PhD Studentship and, if eligible, Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding

The department is pleased to offer is pleased to offer a Collaborative Studentship with the Women's Budget Group as part of the LSE ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership, commencing in September 2026. Find full details and guidelines on how to apply here

How to Apply

For details of the application process and to submit your application online visit the graduate study pages.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on applying for a PhD in the department for further guidance.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also offers scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for certain subjects.