Harold Moody PGR Studentship 2025/26 | Fully Funded PhD at King’s College London

Harold Moody PGR Studentship 2025/26 – A Gateway for Black British PhD Aspirants at King's College London

King’s College London is offering an incredible opportunity for aspiring PhD students through the Harold Moody Postgraduate Research (PGR) Studentship for the 2025/26 academic year. Aimed at supporting talented Black British scholars, this fully funded scheme is designed to increase representation in doctoral research across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Eligible Subject Areas

If you’re planning to pursue a PhD in any of the following fields, you’re in the right place:

Arts, Culture & Media
Conflict & Security
Education, Management & Policy
Geography & Environmental Studies
History & Classics
Intercalated Programmes
International Affairs & Development
Languages & Literature
Philosophy & Religion
Policy, Politics & Society
Economics & Finance
Public Health
Business & Management

These studentships are open for doctoral study at three key faculties:

Faculty of Arts & Humanities
Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
King’s Business School

What Does the Studentship Cover?

Each of the nine available studentships includes:

Full tuition fee coverage (Home rate)
Annual stipend at UKRI rate (approx. £21,237 for 2024/25)
Research support of up to £1,000 per year
Duration: 4 years full-time or 7 years part-time

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is exclusively for applicants who:

Identify as Black British, Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, or Mixed Black ethnicity
Are UK permanent residents and eligible for home fee status
Are not already enrolled in a PhD at King’s
Are applying for an eligible MPhil/PhD programme starting in October 2025
Are not pursuing a distance learning, MD(Res), professional doctorate, or joint PhD programme

Application Timeline & Key Deadlines

Date	Action
Jan 2025	Application portal opens
06 Mar 2025 (10 AM)	Online workshop
09 Apr 2025 (2 PM)	Online Q&A session
21 Apr 2025 (11:59 PM UK Time)	Deadline to submit admissions application with funding code (2526-THM)
05 May 2025 (11:59 PM UK Time)	Deadline to submit all supporting documents
13 Jun 2025	Target date to secure admission offer
Mid–End Jun 2025	Announcement of scholarship decisions

Application Process

Choose your PhD programme
Refer to the King’s “How to Apply: Research Courses” page for guidance. Make sure you meet the specific entry requirements.
Find a supervisor
Contact a potential supervisor at King’s and mention their name in your application. Use the Harold Moody Applicant Guide for help.
Apply via King’s Apply
Submit your online application for an eligible full-time/part-time MPhil/PhD programme starting October 2025.
Add the Funding Code
Under the “Funding” section, enter: 2526-THM (exactly as shown). This must be added by 21 April 2025.
Submit supporting documents
Make sure your transcripts, certificates, research proposal, and references are all uploaded by 05 May 2025.
Secure an offer
You must hold a formal admission offer by 13 June 2025 to be considered.

How to Apply

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