Application Deadline: Tuesday 15 September 2026
LOCATION: United Kingdom
Leeds University Business School invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27 across the Leeds University Business School.
ELIGIBILITY:
Country eligibility: International (open to all nationalities, including the UK)
Researchers work across a range of research areas to produce rigorous research that has relevance and positive impact on practice, policy, and society. These areas include,
Strategic innovation in management and leadership
Understanding how digitalization is reshaping work and employment
Stimulating UK growth and productivity
Promoting inclusion in the workplace and society
Understanding organisational and consumer behaviour
Building sustainable business futures
Navigating global markets and international systems
Award must be taken up by 1st February 2027
The award is available for new Postgraduate Researchers undertaking full-time or part-time research study leading to the degree of PhD.
Students who are already registered for Ph.D. research study are excluded from applying.
Applicants must live within reasonable distance of the University of Leeds whilst in receipt of the scholarship
You are required to submit your application for a PhD place (Stage 1) by Tuesday, 8th September 2026, to give sufficient time to consider your PhD application ahead of the scholarship deadline; otherwise, your scholarship application will not be considered.
The deadline to be considered for the Leeds University Business School PhD Excellence Scholarships is Tuesday, 15th September 2026. Before you can apply for this scholarship, you will need to apply for your study place and have your 9-digit student identification number.
All scholarship applications will be considered after the deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.
The final list of awards is based on academic merit, and no other factors, such as financial hardship, are taken into account.
Applicants will be e-mailed within six to eight weeks of the deadline to confirm the outcome.
First, apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form. Please state clearly the department scholarship you will be applying for. You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteria for PhD candidates.
In order to be considered for one of the scholarships, you must submit all the required supporting documents for your application for Ph.D. study.
Once you have received your 9-digit student ID number, move on to stage 2.
BENEFIT:
Leeds University Business School is investing in research excellence with 2 PhD Excellence Scholarships within our Marketing Department, providing full fees with a maintenance allowance that matches UKRI rates (currently £21,805 in 2026/27), which rises annually in line with UKRI rates for 3.5 years. This scholarship opportunity is open to UK/international applicants.
