Durham University PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities 2027

Durham University is delighted to announce the competition for up to eleven PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities, supported by their AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award and the Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences. This scheme will support outstanding candidates beginning a PhD programme in October 2027 on projects related to the themes of our Transformative Humanities framework.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorDurham University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyDurham University
• Course to studyArt and Humanities , Social Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full tuition-fee waiver at the applicable rate, including the overseas fee rate for the international awards
• Stipend at the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate
• 3.5 years full-time or 7 years part-time
• Further funding opportunities, training and placement resources

Requirements

• Meet Durham University's PhD admission requirements.

• Demonstrate academic excellence and research ability.

• Develop a research proposal that fits the Transformative Humanities framework.

• Secure an appropriate supervisory team spanning at least two departments.

• Apply for an eligible PhD programme at Durham University.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit Durham University scholarship webpage.