UKTransformative Humanities PhD Scholarship supports up to eleven PhD students beginning in October 2027 on projects related to Durham University’s Transformative Humanities framework. The scheme offers tuition fee waivers, a UKRI-level stipend and access to additional funding, training and placement resources.
The awards are offered by Durham University’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities with support from the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award and the Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences. Supervision must be led by Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences and include collaboration across at least two departments.
Transformative Humanities PhD Scholarship Benefits
- A tuition fee waiver
- A stipend at the level set by UKRI, for 3.5 years (full-time) or 7 years (part-time)
- Additional funding opportunities
- Access to training and placement resources
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Transformative Humanities PhD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Up to 9 awards for home students, covering tuition at the home rate
- Up to 2 awards for overseas students, covering tuition at the overseas rate
- You must be accepted to a Durham PhD programme with a supervisory team led by Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences.
- Your supervision must involve collaboration across at least two departments, reflecting the scheme’s cross-disciplinary nature.
How to Apply for Transformative Humanities PhD Scholarship?
- Contact potential supervisor(s) to discuss their project before applying (recommended).
- Applications should be submitted to the PhD programme of the lead supervisor’s department through our online application system available at the listed department pages.
- In the funding section, under ‘Scholarship details,’ please indicate that you intend to be considered for this scheme by typing ‘Transformative Humanities’.
- As part of the application submit: a research proposal (max. 1,000 words), a CV (max. two pages), an equal opportunities monitoring form and the contact details of two referees.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Friday, 15 January 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Transformative Humanities PhD Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, application requirements, and contact details based on the official Durham University information.
What is the Transformative Humanities Studentship?
The scheme funds up to eleven PhD studentships beginning October 2027, supported by Durham University’s AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award and the Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences. Projects must relate to the Transformative Humanities framework and successful applicants receive fee waivers, a UKRI-level stipend, and access to training and placement resources.
Who can apply for these studentships?
Only PhD students accepted to Durham University with a supervisory team led by Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences will be considered. The competition is open to both home and overseas students, with up to nine awards for home fee level and up to two awards for overseas fee level.
What funding and benefits are included?
Each award offers a tuition fee waiver, a stipend for 3.5 years full-time (or 7 years part-time) at the level set by UKRI, additional funding opportunities, and access to training and placement resources as stated on the programme page.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline for the scheme is noon (UK time) on 15 January 2027. The deadline is stated twice on the official page and applications must be submitted via the department lead supervisor’s online application system by this time.
How do I indicate I want to be considered for this scheme on my application?
In the funding section of the online application, under ‘Scholarship details,’ applicants should indicate that they intend to be considered for this scheme by typing ‘Transformative Humanities’. If applying for other schemes, list those as well.
What documents are required as part of the application?
Applicants are asked to submit a research proposal (max. 1,000 words), a CV (max. two pages), an equal opportunities monitoring form (submit via the provided link and retain the code), and the contact details of two referees. The online application site provides information on reference submissions.
Are applicants required to contact supervisors before applying?
Yes, it is recommended that applicants contact potential supervisor(s) to discuss their project before applying. Applications should then be submitted to the PhD programme of the lead supervisor’s department through the online system.
How many awards are available and how are they allocated?
The scheme will support up to eleven PhD studentships: up to nine awards are open to home students covering tuition at the home rate, and up to two awards are open to overseas students covering tuition at the overseas rate.
When will successful applicants be notified?
Successful applicants will be notified in March 2027, as stated on the Transformative Humanities studentship page.
Who can I contact for questions about the studentship?
For any questions, applicants are advised to contact the Faculty office at artsandhumanities.pgrteam@durham.ac.uk, which is provided as the contact email on the official programme page.
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