UKKing’s Doctoral Research Studentship 2027 provides funded, full-time PhD studentships to start in the 2027-2028 academic year; King’s Business Scholarship supports research across the School’s areas of expertise and covers tuition, stipend and training support.
The scholarship is offered by King’s Business School at King’s College London. The School invites Home, EU and International applicants for its full-time PhD programmes in Economics Research and Management Research and provides supervision, training and career preparation.
King’s Doctoral Research Studentship Benefits
- Studentships cover tuition fees for three years, the pending submission status fee and a tax-free stipend of approximately £23k/annum (2027-2028 rate is £23,805) for four years with small, annual inflationary increases.
- Any teaching undertaken will attract payment in addition to the stipend.
- Students also have access to a generous training and conference fund.
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King’s Doctoral Research Studentship Eligibility Criteria
- All applicants for the full-time PhD programme are eligible to apply, including Home, EU and International students.
- You will be required to live in the UK throughout your full-time studies, although it is understood that you may need to spend short periods overseas while conducting fieldwork.
How to Apply for King’s Doctoral Research Studentship
- To apply for a studentship, you must complete the below before the studentship deadline, which is 1st December 2026 at 17.00. Please read the guidance on how to apply to the doctoral programme carefully before making your application.
- Identify potential supervisors who are willing to supervise you. Supervisors will ask to have an interview with you. State in the interview that you would like to be considered for the King’s Business School Doctoral Studentship.
- Complete an application to the relevant PhD programme, via King’s Apply.
Don’t miss this deadline
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 King’s Doctoral Research Studentship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply for the doctoral studentships.
What is the King’s Doctoral Research Studentship?
The King’s Doctoral Research Studentship comprises funded, full-time PhD studentships offered by King’s Business School to start in the 2027-2028 academic year. Studentships include tuition fee coverage, a pending submission status fee, and a tax-free stipend for four years, plus training and conference funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
All applicants for the full-time PhD programme are eligible to apply, including Home, EU and International students. Applicants must be prepared to live in the UK throughout their full-time studies, with allowance for short overseas fieldwork periods.
What do the studentships fund?
Studentships cover tuition fees for three years, the pending submission status fee and a tax-free stipend of approximately £23k per annum (2027-2028 rate is £23,805) for four years, with small annual inflationary increases. Teaching is paid in addition to the stipend.
Are recipients expected to teach?
Yes. In order to prepare students for academic careers, individuals receiving a studentship will be expected to undertake some teaching and/or marking activities in the School. Any teaching undertaken will attract payment in addition to the stipend.
Is there funding for conferences and training?
Students have access to a generous training and conference fund to support professional development, attendance at conferences and relevant training activities during their studentship period.
What is the application deadline?
The studentship application deadline is 1st December 2026 at 17.00. Applicants must complete the required steps before this deadline and follow the guidance on how to apply to the doctoral programme.
How do I apply for a studentship?
Applicants should identify potential supervisors who are willing to supervise them and expect an interview. State interest in the Doctoral Studentship during the interview, then complete an application to the relevant PhD programme via King’s Apply before the studentship deadline.
When will decisions be announced?
Decisions on studentship applications will be announced in March 2027, as stated on the programme page. Enquiries can be directed to the provided contact email for the PhD programme.
How are applications assessed?
Applications are assessed on evidence of individual research potential (references, transcripts, publications, awards, professional experience) and the quality and fit of the proposed research, including feasibility, fit with research themes, and potential for impact.
Who should I contact for enquiries?
Enquiries should be directed to kbs-phd@kcl.ac.uk as provided on the studentship page. This contact is for questions regarding applications, eligibility and the doctoral studentship process.
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