Scholarship Description: Degree Level, Eligibility, Subjects and Financial Coverage
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Leeds University Business School is a leading international business school, recognised globally for its excellence in teaching and impactful research. The last REF deemed 90% of the Business School’s submitted research to be either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ overall and 5th in the UK for ‘research power’ in the business and management studies unit of assessment.
Leeds University Business School is ambitiously investing in research excellence with 21 PhD Excellence Scholarships across our seven departments, to prospective UK and International Postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2025/26.
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Details About Leeds University Business School PhD Excellence Scholarship 2025
- Host Country: UK
- Degree Level: PhD Program
- Funded by: University of Leeds
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Available Subjects
The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Accounting
- Finance
- Economics
- International Business Administration
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Analytics
- Technology
- Operations Management
- People, Work, and Employment
- Business Administration
Research Themes
The Business School's research spans four main themes, fostering innovation and societal impact:
- Governance, Financial Systems, and Economic Well-being
- International Business, Marketing Management, and Business Networks
- Technology, Innovation, and Management Practices
- People, Work, and Workplace
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Benefits
The Leeds University Business School PhD Excellence Scholarships provide the following:
- Full tuition fees: For both UK and international students.
- Maintenance stipend: £19,237 (2024/25 rates) for full-time study, adjusted annually according to UK Research Council guidelines. Part-time students receive a pro-rata amount.
- Duration: 3.5 years for full-time study, with renewal subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Note: Relocation expenses, such as visa fees and health surcharges, are not covered by this scholarship.
Eligible Nationalities
Open to international and UK applicants
Eligibility Criteria
The Leeds University Business School aims to attract diverse, highly motivated individuals who have:
- A first-class or upper-second-class undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
- A relevant Master's degree, with specific grade requirements depending on the department (60-70% minimum).
- Proven English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component.