Application process and scholarship information

We welcome PhD applications and encourage potential applicants to get in touch at any time for further information or an informal chat about the application process, potential supervisors, and funding opportunities for PhD research. You can find information about how to apply here.

The Centre actively supports applicants in securing PhD and postdoctoral funding, so please get in touch to discuss the options. Here we list some of the major funding opportunities for PhD research in political theory at the University of Leeds: 

PhD Scholarship Information - Student-Led Postgraduate Research Scholarships: 

• ESRC WRDTP (open to UK and International) 
• AHRC WRCoAH (open to UK and International) 
• POLIS Scholarships - PhD Scholarship in Politics and International Studies (UK and International)
• Faculty of Social Sciences scholarships for researchers from UK Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups 
• Leeds Doctoral Scholarships (UK only) 
• Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarship available to prospective postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups

 All of the above include full fees + maintenance  

Other notable scholarships: China Scholarship Council – University of Leeds, Frank Stell scholarship (Yorkshire residents)