PhD Scholarships in African Creative Economy, Mobility, and Heritage at King's College London

King's College London School of Global Affairs is offering four fully funded PhD scholarships as part of the African Creativity Beyond Borders Project, starting October 2026. These scholarships are designed for postgraduate students interested in researching the African creative economy, mobility, heritage, and related topics. The programme is based in the African Leadership Centre and King's Arts & Humanities, with opportunities to collaborate with partners such as LAGO-COLLECTIVE and Sudan Film Factory. Applicants should have academic backgrounds in arts, humanities, creative practice, social sciences, policy, or development studies. The programme values passion for African creativity, commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a drive for interdisciplinarity and policy impact. Candidates with Black/Mixed Black identity or African heritage are especially encouraged to apply. Funding covers full tuition fees and an annual stipend (£22,780 for 2026), with research training, support, and conference/workshop opportunities. The scholarship lasts four years, and only one of the four awards is available to international applicants. International students must arrange their own visa and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (£776/year), which is not covered by the scholarship. To apply, candidates must submit a CV, academic transcripts, degree certificates, contact details of two academic referees (using official email addresses), a personal statement (up to 4,000 characters), and a research proposal (max 1,500 words) via the King's Apply portal. The application deadline is 13 February 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews in March/April 2026, with outcomes notified in May 2026. The programme encourages interdisciplinary and intercultural research, aiming to generate impact and policy engagement in the field of African creativity. For more information, visit the official project page or contact the programme via the provided email address.