Level of Study: PhD degree
Details of Award: Lancaster University invites applications from outstanding candidates for AHRC Doctoral Studentships. The Institution expects to make three awards across the whole range of arts and humanities subjects for those starting their programme in 2026/27.
A wide range of subjects and pathways are available.
How to Apply: See below for details.
AHRC Studentships & FHASS Doctoral Studentships
Level of Study: PhD degree
Details of Award: A number of Doctoral Scholarships are available in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The Faculty is a dynamic and creative community of enquiry, learning and engagement, and encourages both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary work and research. We warmly welcome applications from UK and international students, in all diversity groups.
FHASS BAEM Award: A proportion of the scholarships are reserved for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority applicants with UK home status.
How to Apply: See below for details.
AHRC Studentships & FHASS Doctoral Studentships
Level of Study: Master's Degree followed by a PhD ("1+3"), or PhD degree
Details of Award: Lancaster University forms part of the ESRC's North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP). The studentships cover tuition and maintenance, and are available for those wishing to study in areas covered by the ESRC at Lancaster, Liverpool, UCLAN, Manchester or Keele.
A wide range of subjects and pathways are available.
ESRC Studentships
Level of Study: PhD Degree
Details of Award: Students living in the UK can apply for a government scheme postgraduate loan. This funding can help with your course fees and living costs while studying.
Postgraduate PhD LoansA number of full and partial bursaries are offered by Lancaster University. Details of all such funding opportunities are available from the University's Postgraduate Funding pages and in a searchable database on the Student Services website.
