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LSE PhD Studentships 2025: A Gateway to World-Class Research and Funding

Table of Content

  1. Overview of LSE PhD Studentships
  2. Types of PhD Studentships Available
  3. Eligibility Criteria
  4. Application Process
  5. Key Dates for 2025 Entry

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is offering fully-funded PhD studentships for 2025 entry, providing an incredible opportunity for high-caliber students from all over the world to pursue advanced research across a range of disciplines. LSE’s commitment to supporting academic excellence through financial assistance ensures that you can focus on your research without the burden of tuition fees or living costs.


Types of PhD Studentships Available

  • LSE PhD Studentships: These are available for students in all disciplines at LSE. They cover full tuition fees and an annual stipend of £21,237 (for 2024 entry). The award is tenable for four years, with annual renewal based on satisfactory academic progress.

  • LSE DTP ESRC Studentships: These funding options are for students undertaking research in social sciences and related fields. They also cover full fees and a stipend, making them an attractive option for those with a research focus aligned with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

  • London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) Studentships: For students in the arts and humanities, these studentships offer full financial support to undertake a PhD at LSE, in collaboration with the broader LAHP network.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to both UK and international students.
  • Available across all research areas at LSE, including law, economics, political science, international development, and more.
  • The studentships are awarded based on outstanding academic merit and research potential.

Application Process

The application process for LSE PhD funding is integrated with the general application for admission to the PhD programme. Academic departments nominate eligible candidates for the studentships, and there is no separate application process for the funding itself.


Key Dates for 2025 Entry:

  • Law School Research Programme Deadline: 1 December 2024
  • Department of Economics & International Development Programme Deadline (Including ESRC Funding): 18 December 2024
  • First Round PhD Studentships & ESRC Funding Deadline: 15 January 2025
  • London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) PhD Scholarships Deadline: 27 January 2025, 17:00 GMT
  • Second Round PhD Studentships Deadline (Some Departments): 25 April 2025

Make sure to refer to your academic department's page for precise application deadlines.


How to Apply

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

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