International Relations PhD Studentship

To be eligible for consideration for this award, you must meet the following criteria: 

• Hold an offer for the MPhil/PhD in Inmternational Relations

Selection for this scholarship is based on outstanding academic merit and research potential. One new award will be available for 2025/26.

The International Relations PhD Studentship is tenable for four years and will cover full tuition fees and provide an annual stipend in line with UKRI rates, which will be £22,780 for the 2025/26 academic year.

To be considered, you must submit a complete application (including references, proposal, marked work etc) by the funding deadline set by your academic department. To check the funding deadline for your department, refer to the programme page.

For more information on how to apply, visit how to apply for a place on a PhD programme.