Durham University Faculty of Arts and Humanities is welcoming applications from interested and qualified candidates for its 2027 PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities.
The Durham University PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities offer 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.
In this post, we will provide more information about the opportunity, including a step-by-step guide on how to successfully submit your application.
Durham University Studentship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships |
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £21,805 Stipend per year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2027
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Details of Durham University PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities :
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Durham University in the United Kingdom (UK) is delighted to announce the competition for up to eleven PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities, supported by our AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award and the Faculties of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences.
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities consists of six departments and one school: the Department of Classics and Ancient History, English Studies, History, Music, Philosophy, Theology and Religion, and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
This scheme will support outstanding candidates beginning a PhD programme in October 2027 on projects related to the themes of our Transformative Humanities framework.
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Eligibility Requirements for Durham University Studentship
To be considered for the Durham University Studentship, you must:
Only PhD students accepted to Durham University with a supervisory team led by Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences will be considered for this scheme.
The competition is open to both home and overseas students: up to nine awards are open to home students and will cover tuition fees at the home level; up to two awards are open to overseas students and will cover tuition fees at the overseas level.
In line with the cross-disciplinary nature of the scheme, supervision must include collaboration across at least two departments.
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Benefits of Durham University Studentship 2027
Each award will offer a tuition fee waiver, a GBP 21,805 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.
Required Documents for Durham University Scholarship
As part of the application, applicants are asked to submit:
- a research proposal (max. 1,000 words including footnotes, but excluding bibliography, if any) that clearly defines research questions and context, the intended approach and methods, the relevance of the project to transformative humanities, and the fit with Durham University.
- a CV (max. two pages)
- an equal opportunities monitoring form, which can be accessed via this link
How to Apply for the 2027 Durham University Studentship (Step by Step)
Deadline: January 15, 2027
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