Sustainable Rural Futures (SURF) Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme at Keele University (2025 Entry)

Keele University is now accepting applications for its prestigious Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme under the theme Sustainable Rural Futures (SURF). This five-year fully funded programme combines a one-year master's degree followed by four years of doctoral study, offering a unique interdisciplinary training pathway for ambitious researchers interested in sustainability and rural futures.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 18, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorKeele University
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyKeele University
• Course to studyEconomics , English , History , Human Geography , Literature , Biodiversity and Conservation , Environmental Sustainability , Green Technology , Social Search
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Full Tuition Fees:

  • 100% of Home-rate tuition for the 1-year master's programme

  • 100% of Home-rate tuition for 4 years of PhD study

• Stipend Support:

  • Fully funded stipend for the entire 5-year period

• Research Opportunities:

  • Participate in interdisciplinary, community-led research in partnership with major UK rural stakeholders

• Training and Supervision:

  • Access to Keele's coCREATE collaborative research network and doctoral academy

Requirements

• Must apply through the Leverhulme Studentship Route

• A strong academic record and interest in interdisciplinary sustainability-related research

• Must be eligible to apply for one of the listed master’s courses for October 2025

• Commitment to community-led research approaches and rural engagement

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

• Academic excellence and research potential

• Alignment of proposed research interests with the Sustainable Rural Futures theme

• Commitment to interdisciplinary and community-led work

• Quality and completeness of application documents

Application Documents

• Completed application form via the Leverhulme Studentship Route

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• CV

• Personal statement and research interest summary

• Two academic references

• Any specific course-related documents as per programme requirements

Check also:
Wits-Edinburgh Programme in Sustainable African Futures by Mastercard Foundation 2026-2027
Department of Aeronautics MSc Scholarship at Imperial College London 2026

Application Deadline

August 18, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Keele University on scims.keele.ac.uk to apply

For more details, visit Keele University Scholarship webpage