City St George’s University of London PhD Studentship in Economics 2027: Fully Funded PhD Scholarships for UK, EU and International Students

Overview

The PhD Studentship in Economics is an academic opportunity offered by the Department of Economics at City St George’s, University of London, located in London, United Kingdom. The programme is designed for candidates wishing to undertake advanced doctoral research and develop professional research skills, with options for full-time or part-time study. Full-time students generally complete the programme over three years, while part-time students can finish over seven years. The programme begins in October 2027 and provides access to research training, academic supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research centres such as the Centre for Competition and Regulatory Policy and the City Health Economics Centre.

Who can apply

Applications are open to UK, EU, and international students. The opportunity is particularly suited for graduates holding a Master of Science in Economics or a related discipline who want to pursue careers in academia, international organisations, central banks, public policy, or economic research institutions. Applicants are required to examine the research interests and publications of the department academic staff to align their proposed research with departmental expertise across macroeconomics and finance, applied microeconomics, economic theory and experiments, and health economics.

What you get

Four fully funded scholarships are available for the 2027 entry cycle, consisting of two departmental studentships, one School studentship, and one scholarship through the South and East Network for Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership. These full studentships cover tuition fees, living expenses, and research costs for the first three years. Applicants who do not secure a full scholarship may be considered for a partial studentship, which includes a full tuition fee waiver, research expense support, and paid teaching opportunities subject to an interview.

Key dates

The deadline to submit applications for funding is 30 November 2026. The university also accepts applications from self-funded candidates until 30 June 2027. The programme is expected to start in October 2027.