PhD Studentships in Business & Management at Lancaster University Management School Lancaster University in United Kingdom

[Fully-funded studentships are offered through the ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership and internal LUMS scholarships. All studentships pay a generous living allowance and offer a fee waiver for three years. Funding is available for UK, EU, and Overseas students.]

Embark on a transformative research journey with the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), offering three-year PhD studentships in Business & Management. These studentships are part of the North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership, providing a vibrant, international research environment for doctoral candidates. Programmes are available in Management (Entrepreneurship and Strategy), Management (Organisation, Work and Technology), Management Science, and Marketing, allowing you to specialize in areas that match your academic interests and career aspirations.

LUMS is a quadruple-accredited, world-ranked management school renowned for its outstanding research. In the UK’s latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), LUMS was rated first for Research Power and joint-first for its research environment, with 90% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. Graduates from LUMS PhD programmes secure academic, research, and consultancy positions globally, reflecting the school’s commitment to high-quality doctoral training.

As a PhD student, you will benefit from advanced research training courses, high-quality supervision by internationally-recognised academics, and active participation in the School’s wider research community. The ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership, which includes the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, offers fully-funded studentships for UK, EU, and Overseas students. Applicants must first secure a place on one of the PhD programmes before being considered for ESRC funding. Additionally, LUMS offers internal funded studentships, and all ESRC applicants are automatically considered for these awards.

To join this world-leading research environment, candidates must demonstrate academic excellence with an outstanding first degree and Masters level performance in a discipline related to their intended PhD studies. Research proposals should align with departmental interests and contribute to the research reputation of LUMS. Full-time studentships commence in October 2026, with a generous living allowance and fee waiver for three years.

Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, but to maximize your chances of receiving a scholarship, submit your application as early as possible. The application deadline for LUMS scholarships is 16 March 2026. Prospective students are encouraged to attend an online information session on 13 January 2026 to learn more about the PhD programme, funding opportunities, research environment, and life in Lancaster.

For further details, visit the LUMS PhD programme page or contact the doctoral programme team at [email protected]. Apply online at the Lancaster University Management School PhD application portal and take the next step toward advancing your research career in Business & Management.