Fully Funded PhD Studentships at Durham University Business School (2025)

Durham University Business School: PhD Studentships for International and Home Candidates

Table of Content

Overview of Durham University Business School’s PhD studentships
About the PhD Studentships and Research Centers
About the PhD Program and Key Features of the Program
Funding Details
Application Process and Key Dates

Durham University Business School invites exceptional researchers from around the globe to apply for fully funded PhD studentships. These studentships aim to support innovative postgraduate researchers aspiring to make a significant impact in academia, government, research organizations, or the business sector.

About the PhD Studentships

The studentships are designed for researchers eager to explore diverse topics within the School’s renowned Research Centers. Candidates may propose their own research topics or select from suggested areas provided by potential supervisors.

Research Centers:

Centre for Banking Institutions and Development (CBID)
Centre for Consumers and Sustainable Consumption (CCSC)
Centre for Environmental and Energy Economics (CEEE)
Centre for Experimental Methods and Behavioral Research (EMBR)
Centre for Leadership and Followership (CLF)
Centre for Macroeconomic Policy (CEMAP)
Centre for Organizations and Society (COS)
Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation and Operations (CSTIO)
Centre for Quantitative Research in Financial Economics (QRFE)
Durham Enterprise Centre (DEC)
Durham Research in Economic Analysis and Mechanisms (DREAM)
El Shaarani Centre for Ethical Finance, Accountability and Governance (EFAG)
Global Studies Centre (GSC)
International Centre of Public Accountability (ICOPA)

About the PhD Program

Durham University Business School offers PhD programs in the following disciplines:

Accounting
Economics
Finance
Management & Marketing

Key Features of the Program:

Vibrant Research Community: Engage with a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
Triple Accreditation: The Business School is among the top 1% globally, holding AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations.
Expert Supervision: Collaborate closely with internationally renowned faculty members.
Advanced Research Training: Participate in comprehensive training programs, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Funding Details

Eligibility: Open to outstanding candidates of all nationalities.
Stipend: £19,237 per year (aligned with UKRI rates).
Coverage: Tuition fees for both UK and international candidates.

Application Process

To apply for the PhD studentships, follow these steps:

Required Documents:

University Postgraduate Application Form
CV (maximum 2 pages)
Academic transcripts
Two references
Full research proposal (maximum 2,000 words)

Submit Documents to the Relevant Department:

Accounting: business.phd.accounting@durham.ac.uk
Economics: business.phd.economics@durham.ac.uk
Finance: business.phd.finance@durham.ac.uk
Management and Marketing: business.phd.mgmt-mtkg@durham.ac.uk

Key Dates

Online Information Session: Tuesday, 14th January 2025, 11:00–12:00 (London, UK).
Application Deadline: 15th February 2025, 23:59 (London, UK time).
Offers Made: May 2025
Program Start Date: October 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply