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Launch of the CCPT Pre-and Post-Doctoral Mentoring Programme, 2026-27

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We are delighted to launch the CCPT Pre-and Post-Doctoral Mentoring Programme, 2026-27

 

The Centre for Contemporary Political Theory works actively with candidates to support them in pursuit of scholarship funding for doctoral and postdoctoral study.

 

For Prospective PhD Students

To committed offer-holders, the Centre offers bursary funding for a visit to the university (including standard UK return rail fare, and one night hotel accommodation in Leeds if needed) to attend a CCPT research event and for dedicated time with Centre directors and/or prospective supervisors to identify scholarship opportunities and develop applications.

To be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must have secured at least a verbal offer of a place on the POLIS PhD programme for an October 2026 start date by 7th November 2026 for our 18th November 2026 visit day. The deadline for a subsequent visit day in February 2027 will be announced. At least one of your prospective supervisors must be a member of CCPT.

 

For Prospective Postdoctoral Candidates
We welcome expressions of interest for postdoctoral funding applications, for example through WRDTP, Leverhulme, BA and UKRI. Please contact potential mentors directly. To prospective applicants, the Centre offers bursary funding for a visit to the university (including standard UK return rail fare, and one night hotel accommodation in Leeds if needed) to attend a CCPT research event and for dedicated time with Centre directors and/or prospective mentors to identify scholarship opportunities and develop applications.

For all applicants

To apply for the bursary, please contact the CCPT directors, cc’d to your prospective supervisor(s). Please send us your research proposal and CV. Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of quality of proposal and strategic fit with research strengths and priorities of CCPT. For further information, please contact James Souter ([email protected]) and Maša Mrovlje ([email protected]).