University of Liverpool PhD Studentship in Geography 2025

This PhD project will explore the transformative potential of social, solidarity, circular, and other grassroots economic initiatives such as repair cafés, community energy projects, alternative food networks, social enterprises, and transition towns to Just Sustainability Transformations in the North of England. As part of the JUST Centre team, your PhD will help marginalised communities shape the transformation of the North of England to a more just, equitable and sustainable future.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Liverpool
• City to studyLiverpool
• School to studyUniversity of Liverpool
• Course to studyGeography
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Funding includes home rate tuition fees for 3.5years full-time/6y part-time (FT rate of £5006.00 for 2025/26)
• Stipend based on prevailing UKRI rates for 3.5years full-time/6y part-time. For 2025/26 of £20,780.00 per annum.
• Funding covers tuition fees at home rates.  International students will need to make up the difference

Requirements

• Applicanst should have a first or good upper second class degree in Human Geography, Sociology, Urban Studies or Politics or another cognate discipline, and a Masters degree that demonstrates familiarity with and competence in qualitative research methods.

Application Documents

• A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake)
• University transcripts and degree certificates to date
• Passport details (international applicants only)
• English language certificates (international applicants only)
• A personal statement
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact details for two proposed supervisors
• Names and contact details of two referees.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Contact supervisors

   For informal discussions on your ideas about how to address this project feel free to contact Professor North [email protected] (especially for the SSE) or Dr Holmes [email protected] (especially with regard to the circular economy)

   Supervisors:

   Professor Peter North	[email protected]	https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/peter-north
   Dr Helen Holmes	[email protected]	https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/helen.holmes
   Dr Alex Nurse	[email protected]	https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/alex-nurse

   Candidates wishing to apply should complete the University of Liverpool application form [How to apply for a PhD – University of Liverpool] applying for a PhD in Geography and uploading: Degree Certificates & Transcripts, an up-to-date CV, two academic references and a Statement of Interest (at least two pages) describing ideas they can contribute to the project. The Statement of Interest can be submitted in the Research Proposal section of the application form.

2. Prepare your application documents

   You may need the following documents to complete your online application:

   • A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake)
   • University transcripts and degree certificates to date
   • Passport details (international applicants only)
   • English language certificates (international applicants only)
   • A personal statement
   • A curriculum vitae (CV)
   • Contact details for two proposed supervisors
   • Names and contact details of two referees.

3. Apply

   Finally, register and apply online. You'll receive an email acknowledgment once you've submitted your application. You'll be contacted for further instructions.

For more details, visit University of Liverpool Scholarship webpage