Scholarship Awarding University:
London School of Economics and Political Science
Type of degree:
Type of degree:
PhD
Scholarship Deadline:
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Summary:
For 2026 entry, LSE will be offering studentships to new PhD students in the form of LSE PhD Studentships and LSE DTP ESRC Studentships. The awards are open to high calibre students of all nationalities studying across all research areas at the School.
There are no set criteria for consideration but these awards will be made solely on the basis of outstanding academic merit and research potential. This relates both to your past academic record and to an assessment of your likely aptitude to complete a PhD in your chosen topic in the time allocated.
Value of Scholarship:
Value of Scholarship:
The LSE PhD Studentships are tenable for four years and cover full fees and an annual stipend, which for 2025 entry was £22,780. Annual renewal is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. You must submit your complete application for admission to LSE by a specific date. This date differs by academic department; refer to the individual for the relevant deadline information.
ii. Academic departments nominate students for consideration by a School panel for all PhD funding opportunities they may be eligible for. There is no separate application for any of these studentships.
Scholarship Website:
ii. Academic departments nominate students for consideration by a School panel for all PhD funding opportunities they may be eligible for. There is no separate application for any of these studentships.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the LSE PhD Studentships Page.