[Funding covers UK-rate tuition fees and UKRI-rate stipend (£22,780 for 2025/26 including London Allowance) for 3.5 years, with a 3-month placement. 30% of awards available for international students.] Royal Holloway, University of London, is offering three fully funded PhD studentships through the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards. As one of the UK's top 30 research universities, Royal Holloway provides a vibrant and supportive environment for postgraduate researchers, with a strong emphasis on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and researcher development. The university is a leader and partner in several Doctoral Training Partnerships and Centres for Doctoral Training, including the AHRC DLA, AHRC Techne, ESRC SEDarc, BBSRC LIDo, NERC Aries, NERC TREES, and EPSRC initiatives in AI, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity. These studentships are open to applicants interested in a wide range of disciplines, including the Humanities, Life & Environmental Sciences, Law & Social Sciences, and Performing & Digital Arts. Funding covers UK-rate tuition fees and a UKRI-rate stipend (£22,780 for 2025/26, including London Allowance) for 3.5 years, and includes a 3-month placement for career-enhancing research activity. While the majority of awards are for UK students, up to 30% are available to international applicants. Applicants must identify a supervisor and secure their agreement before applying. You may propose your own research project or develop one in collaboration with a potential supervisor. The university encourages applicants to explore department-specific webpages and contact relevant Directors of Postgraduate Research Education for guidance: Professor Andrew Jotischky (Humanities), Dr Rebecca Fisher (Life & Environment Sciences), Professor Emily Glorney (Law & Social Sciences), and Professor Tina K. Ramnarine (Performing and Digital Arts). Royal Holloway offers a comprehensive Researcher Development programme, annual conferences, and opportunities for postgraduate researchers to engage across disciplines. The university is committed to supporting students from all backgrounds and hosts information events to assist with the application process. The application deadline is 12 January 2026, with successful candidates starting on 21 September 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the Royal Holloway website.