UKThe HSS PhD Studentships 2027 support fully funded doctoral research at Queen Mary University of London, offering eligible students tuition fee coverage and a stipend to help cover living expenses.
These funding opportunities are available for September 2027 entry and encompass faculty-specific studentship competitions administered by the university. Funding arrangements, eligibility requirements, and application deadlines vary depending on the competition and funding scheme.
HSS PhD Studentships Benefits
- Fully-funded Research Studentships available across research areas.
- Studentship funding typically comprises three years of funding.
- Humanities and Social Sciences studentships are 3.5 years long
- Studentships cover tuition fees.
- Studentships provide a stipend for living expenses for London.
- Stipend for HSS currently £22,617 p.a. full-time.
- Stipend for HSS currently £11,308 p.a. part-time.
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HSS PhD Studentships Eligibility Criteria
- All nationalities are eligible for HSS 3.5-year studentships.
- Part-time applicants are eligible for HSS studentships.
- Current first-year students are eligible to apply for HSS studentships.
- The Faculty of HSS will offer one studentship to a UK applicant from a BAME background.
- Doctoral Training Studentships: some awards are for all nationalities and some are for Home applicants only.
How to Apply for HSS PhD Studentships
- Apply via the standard route on the How To Apply page before submitting your online application.
- Applications for 2027-28 entry are open now for HSS studentships.
- HSS PhD Studentships for Academic Year 2027-28 close on Tuesday 1 December 2026, 5pm.
- For most funding types there is one single application for admission and for funding and you should note the funding you would like to be considered for on your application form.
- Some Doctoral Training Programmes require an additional application to the funding partner and you must read their instructions carefully.
- Get in touch with the relevant academic School if you are unsure.
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Applications close on Tuesday, 1 December 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the HSS PhD Studentships. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply based only on the information on this page.
Are the HSS PhD Studentships fully funded?
Yes. The HSS PhD Studentships at Queen Mary offers fully-funded Research Studentships covering tuition fees and living expenses.
What do the HSS PhD Studentships cover?
The HSS PhD Studentships cover tuition fees and provide a stipend for living expenses; HSS stipends are listed as £22,617 p.a. full-time and £11,308 part-time.
What entry year are these studentships for?
The HSS PhD Studentships provide information for September 2027 entry and notes applications for PhD funding for September 2027 entry are now open.
Can part-time or current first-year students apply?
Yes. The states part-time applicants and current first-year students are eligible to apply for HSS studentships.
Are there studentships targeted at BAME applicants?
Yes. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will offer one studentship to a UK applicant from a BAME background, and Science and Engineering offered two studentships for UK BAME applicants.
What is the HSS studentship duration?
HSS studentships are 3.5 years long according to the page.
What are the the HSS PhD Studentships themes?
The HSS PhD Studentships 2027–28 at Queen Mary University of London cover research across the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS).
When is the HSS studentship application deadline?
HSS PhD Studentships for Academic Year 2027-28 close on Tuesday 1 December 2026, 5pm.
How do I apply for funding consideration?
You should follow the How To Apply page and note the funding for which you would like to be considered on your online application form.
Can current PhD students apply?
Yes. Current first-year full-time PhD students and students in the first two years of part-time PhD programmes are also eligible to apply.
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