School of Sociology and Social Policy Doctoral Scholarship 2026/27

The School of Sociology and Social Policy Doctoral Scholarship is offered for the academic year 2026/27 at the University of Leeds. This scholarship provides comprehensive funding for doctoral candidates pursuing research in sociology and social policy fields. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and provides a tax-free maintenance allowance matching UKRI rates (£20,780 in 2025/26, increasing annually). Additionally, it includes support for research training, conference attendance, and other academic expenses. The School of Sociology and Social Policy has been a major centre of research and graduate training since its foundation, producing leading academic figures in their fields. The School hosts several distinctive research groups and centres specializing in Gender, Disability Studies, Racism and Ethnicity, Family and Life Course, Social and Political Thought, and Health Technologies. The scholarship is available for both full-time and part-time study. Full-time awards provide full fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years, while part-time awards are pro-rata. Two scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic year. Eligible applicants must hold an offer of admission to the doctoral degree programme at the University of Leeds within the School of Sociology and Social Policy. Awards are based on academic merit, and applicants should normally have at least a first class or upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or international equivalent) and/or a Merit in their Masters degree in an appropriate discipline. The scholarship must be taken up by October 1, 2026.