The studentship is open to home and international students who meet the academic requirements for a doctoral program in Arts and Humanities. Applicants must apply for a PhD at a LAHP partner institution for the 2025/26 academic year or have at least 50% of their PhD remaining by October 2025 if already enrolled. Eligibility extends to full-time and part-time students, with special consideration for Black and Global Majority applicants to address structural inequalities.

The London Arts & Humanities Partnership (LAHP) is a collaboration of leading universities in London that provides world-class funding and support for doctoral research in the Arts and Humanities. LAHP offers studentships for interdisciplinary, practice-based, and traditional research projects, fostering academic excellence and innovation. Through its extensive network of partner institutions, LAHP provides students with unique opportunities for training, development, and engagement with a diverse intellectual community.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: London Arts & Humanities Partnership (LAHP)
• Department: Partner Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
• Course Level: Doctoral (PhD)
• Award: Full studentship covering tuition fees (Home rate) and stipend (living allowance)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Varies (includes a minimum of five awards for Black and Global Majority students)
• Nationality: Open to home and international applicants
• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Home (UK) and International (including EU) applicants.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship supports research in Arts and Humanities disciplines across LAHP’s partner institutions.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

• Apply to or be enrolled in a doctoral program at a LAHP partner institution for the 2025/26 academic year.
• Have at least 50% of the program’s duration remaining if already enrolled.
• Hold a relevant master’s degree or possess significant professional experience.
• Commit to full-time or part-time study.
• Be able to demonstrate the originality and significance of their research proposal.

How to Apply

Applicants must first apply for a doctoral program at a LAHP partner institution and secure a supervisor. Afterward, submit the LAHP Open Studentship application through FlexiGrant by 5 PM (GMT) on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Steps:

1. Develop a project proposal in consultation with your supervisor.
2. Apply for a place at a partner HEI.
3. Submit your application on FlexiGrant.
4. Ensure your supervisor completes the supporting statement via the portal.

Benefits

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