AHRC Doctoral Partnership PhD studentships at Anglia Ruskin University 2026

ARU is currently offering one AHRC-funded PhD studentship under the Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Scheme. The studentship will start in October 2026 on ARU's Chelmsford campus and you can study on a full-time or part-time basis.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 4, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAnglia Ruskin University
• City to studyCambridge
• School to studyAnglia Ruskin University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The award pays tuition fees up to the value of the full-time home UKRI rate for PhD degrees. The Research Councils UK Indicative Fee Level for 2026/2027 is £5,238.
• The award pays full maintenance for all students both home and international students. The UKRI National Minimum Doctoral Stipend for 2026/2027 is £21,805.

Requirements

This studentship is open to both home and international applicants.

To be classed as a home student, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a UK National (meeting residency requirements), or
• Have settled status, or
• Have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirements), or
• Have indefinite leave to remain or enter.

To discuss the research project, contact the supervisor(s) named, or come along to an information session detailed in the project description.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, contact [email protected]

Application Documents

You will need the following documents available electronically to upload them to the application portal (we can accept files in .pdf, .jpeg or .docx format):

1. Certificates and transcripts from your Bachelor's and Master's degrees (if applicable).
2. Your personal statement explaining your suitability for the project. We recommend uploading this as a Word doc or PDF, but you can also type it directly on the form.
3. Your research outline explaining how you would approach the project, including suggested methodology.
4. Curriculum Vitae.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, visit ARU Scholarship webpage