University of Exeter Business School Integrated PhD in Management 2026

This is a generous funding scheme to support the most outstanding students who wish to complete a PhD in Management and Business. Successful applicants first receive funding to complete one of the University of Exeter Business School’s Research Masters (MRes), which provides a rigorous foundation in the skills that are required to conduct high quality research. Students who meet the PhD entry criteria will then receive funding for full-time study in one of the University of Exeter Business School’s PhD programmes.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 23, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Exeter
• City to studyExeter
• School to studyUniversity of Exeter
• Course to studyBusiness , Business Management , Management , Management and Business
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Annual total (i.e., stipend + teaching remuneration): £26,495.
• Full tuition fees at UK/International fee rate, Remuneration for 180 hours teaching: circa £3.637 (2025/26 rate, subject to tax & National Insurance) and Annual stipend: £22,858 for 2025/26)

Requirements

• You need an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Most incoming students also hold a Masters degree.
• You need to give details of two referees.
  • They should be faculty members who know your work well and can judge your research potential, such as previous supervisors or academic tutors.
• You can also attach a CV of up to two pages long.
• The essay forms an important part of the application, so ensure that you give this sufficient attention.

Selection Process

Application Timeline:

• Applications are due by noon 23 February 2026.
• Short-listed applicants will be invited to an interview in w/c 16 March 2026 to meet faculty and discuss their candidacy.
• Orientation for new students takes place in September 2026.

Application Documents

You will be asked to complete the application form, and to upload the documents listed below by noon 23 February 2026.

1. An essay of no more than 750 words maximum explaining (1) why you are applying for the scholarship, (2) why you are a suitable recipient of the scholarship and (3) your expectations for the MRes + PhD in your chosen pathway.  Please upload as your personal statement document.  
2. A CV of no more than 2 pages
3. The official transcript or certified copy of university grades from all past degrees
4. Two academic reference letters (one must be from your most recent institution)
5. If relevant, valid, original Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Cambridge score report (if required).

Application Deadline

February 23, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Exeter on srs.exeter.ac.uk to apply

For more information about the scholarship and informal enquiries, please contact [email protected]

For more details, visit University of Exeter Scholarship webpage