AHRC Studentships

Level of Study: PhD degree

Details of Award: In 2025/6 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. Further details on the application process will follow.

A wide range of subjects and pathways are available.

How to Apply: The AHRC Studentships and FHASS Doctoral Scholarships follow an aligned application process. Click below for more details.

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Doctoral Scholarships

Level of Study: PhD degree

Details of Award: A number of Faculty 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 home 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: The AHRC Studentships and FHASS Doctoral Scholarships follow an aligned application process. Click below for more details.

ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) 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.

Postgraduate Loan Scheme - PhD (Government scheme)

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.