Liverpool John Moores(LJMU) University VC PhD scholarships scheme 2027

LJMU has a reputation for delivering pioneering research that is extending our knowledge and understanding across a diverse range of areas from neuroscience to engineering and public health to criminology. We strongly encourage multidisciplinary research and actively support collaboration with institutions across the world.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 29, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLiverpool John Moores University
• City to studyLiverpool
• School to studyLiverpool John Moores University
• Course to studyCriminology , Engineering , Neuroscience , public health
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

£1,600 per year

Requirements

• Nationality: Open to UK and international applicants, including eligible Nigerian applicants.

• Academic qualification: Applicants must meet the relevant academic entry requirements for PhD study.

• Current master’s students: Those studying for a master’s degree must complete it before enrolling for the PhD in August/September 2027.

• Existing PhD students: Applicants already enrolled in an LJMU PhD or another Level 8 programme are not eligible.

• Research proposal: Applicants must propose a high-quality research project aligned with LJMU’s University Strategy 2030 or the relevant faculty’s research priorities.

• Supervisor requirement: Applicants must have an identified eligible lead supervisor. Applications without one will not be accepted.

• International applicants: Non-UK applicants should contact International Admissions to clarify English-language, visa and other admission requirements.

• Restricted countries: Applications from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, Sudan, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq are currently not accepted under the university’s stated visa restrictions.

Selection Process

Applications will be judged via a two-stage process:

Faculty-based Panel

• Organised by the Faculty Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange in association with the Faculty Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee.
• The panel will include staff with relevant academic expertise, extensive PGR experience, and will reflect a broad coverage of equality and diversity within the faculty. Academic decisions will be based on the consistent application of the criteria of excellence (see Information on quality and criteria for assessment).

University Panel

• Chaired by Professor George (PVC Research and Knowledge Exchange), Associate Deans for Research and Knowledge Exchange and other members of the University Research and Knowledge Exchange committee who will review the highest ranked applications from each Faculty. Academic decisions will be based on the consistent application of the criteria of excellence associated with the Information on quality and criteria for assessment.

Information on quality and criteria for assessment

Criteria of excellence associated with both the student and the proposed project

Applications will be assessed using the following criteria of excellence:

• The calibre of candidates based on their academic qualifications and their academic research achievements, outputs, experience, skills and abilities (double weighted).
• The relevant experience, achievements, and quality of the supervisory team to lead and guide the project.
• Quality of the research project, including:
  • Clarity and quality of the “Lay Summary” of the proposed project
  • Clarity and quality of the proposed research studies
  • Clarity, appropriateness, and relevance of the PhD training plan
  • Clarity and relevance of the statement about the connection/link with Faculty or University Research and Knowledge Exchange strategies, plans or priorities within LJMU.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more informaton, visit Liverpool John Moores University scholarship webpage.