Leeds University Business School PhD Excellence Scholarships 2026/27

Leeds University Business School offers 21 highly competitive PhD Excellence Scholarships across seven departments for the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarships provide full academic fees and a maintenance allowance matching UKRI rates (currently £20,780 in 2025/26) for 3.5 years of full-time study. This opportunity is open to both UK and international applicants who wish to pursue doctoral research in areas including Accounting and Finance, Analytics, Technology and Operations, Economics, International Business, Management and Organisations, Marketing, and People, Work and Employment. Leeds University Business School is a leading international business school with 90% of its submitted research deemed 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the REF assessment. The school maintains a vibrant community of around 210 postgraduate researchers and offers extensive career and personal development opportunities. Research areas span strategic innovation, digitalization of work, UK growth and productivity, workplace inclusion, organizational and consumer behaviour, sustainable business futures, and global markets.