Apply for the University of Liverpool 2027 Fully Funded Economics PhD Scholarships: £21,805 Annual Stipend: Open to PhD Applicants Worldwide
Overview
The University of Liverpool Management School in the United Kingdom offers four-year Graduate Teaching Fellowships in Economics for candidates starting their PhD studies in October 2027. This fellowship combines doctoral research with financial support, higher education teacher training, and practical teaching experience. It is designed for graduates seeking an academic career in economics to develop both research expertise and teaching skills.
Who can apply
The opportunity is open to full-time PhD applicants worldwide who intend to begin an Economics PhD at the University of Liverpool in October 2027. Applicants must hold a UK master’s degree or an international equivalent in economics or a related discipline, with a qualification at merit level or above preferred. Candidates are also required to demonstrate quantitative and programming skills.
What you get
Successful candidates receive full coverage of their PhD programme fees for four years and an annual maintenance grant of £21,805 based on the 2026/27 guidance rate, though the stipend amount is subject to change. Fellows complete a short teacher training programme in their first year to earn a formal higher education teaching qualification, and they gain practical teaching experience through mentored classroom involvement and shadowing alongside their doctoral research.
Requirements
Applicants must submit a strong research proposal that fits within designated economics research areas such as microeconomic theory, applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and financial econometrics, political economy, industrial organisation, or sports economics. The required application documents include a research proposal, a personal statement, a copy of the highest degree transcript, and a curriculum vitae. Candidates may also suggest potential academic supervisors.
How to apply
Interested candidates must complete a preliminary step by submitting the designated Graduate Teaching Fellowship interest form and required supporting materials before submitting a formal PhD application. Candidates who skip this preliminary process will not be considered for the fellowship. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly and invited to submit a formal application.
Key dates
The deadline to express interest in the Graduate Teaching Fellowship is Friday, 27 November 2026, at 5:00 PM UK time, and successful PhD candidates will begin their studies in October 2027.