The Leverhulme Centenary Doctoral Scholarships will open in November 2025 for submission in March 2026. It offers additional studentships, as well as funding for postdoctoral opportunities and programme administration costs.
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When is the Application Deadline:
6 March 2026, 12pm
Tell Me About The Award:
The Leverhulme Trust provides major funding to UK universities, which then recruit PhD students into interdisciplinary doctoral programmes. The award is part of the Trust’s £100 million centenary commitment and offers full funding for doctoral studies, including opportunities for underrepresented groups via a Master’s + PhD pathway.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Interdisciplinary research themes proposed by individual universities (varies by institution).
Type:
Fully-funded Doctoral Scholarships (with some Master’s + PhD pathways).
Who can Apply?
- UK students (home fees)
- International students (limited places per university)
- UK low-income or Black students without a Master’s may apply for the Master’s + PhD route.
How are Applicants Selected?
- The Leverhulme Trust awards grants to UK universities.
- Universities then run their own competitive recruitment process for PhD students based on academic excellence, research potential, and fit with the research programme.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- UK (home) students
- International students (limited scholarships available per funded university).
Where will the Award be Taken?
At selected UK universities awarded Leverhulme funding.
How Many Awards?
- Ten universities will each receive up to £5 million.
- Each award covers 24 doctoral scholarships (18 UK/home + 6 international).
- Additional funding for up to 6 Master’s + PhD scholarships for underrepresented groups.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition fees (up to £25,000 per year for international students).
- UKRI-equivalent stipend for maintenance.
- £10,000 research and training support per student.
- Master’s + PhD option for underrepresented students.
- Cohort-building activities and dedicated administrative support.
- Postdoctoral funding opportunities for LCDS graduates.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Doctoral scholarships: 4 years
- Master’s + PhD route: 1 year Master’s + 4 years PhD
- Overall programme grant: 9 years
How to Apply:
- Students cannot apply directly to the Leverhulme Trust.
- Identify UK universities that are awarded LCDS funding (announcements mid–late 2025).
- Apply directly to those universities for advertised LCDS PhD positions.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships – Official Page
