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Manchester Metropolitan University

PhD Studentship in Digital State Capitalism in International Business: Geopolitics, Digital Sovereignty and Techno-Nationalism Manchester Metropolitan University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Available

Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

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Manchester Metropolitan University

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Keywords

Political Science
International Relations
Business
Technology Innovation
International Business
Management
Geopolitics
Investment
International Economics
Trade
Digital Governance
Economics
Policy Analysi
Multinational Enterprise

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About this position

[Home and international tuition fees covered for the 3-year award; standard UKRI stipend currently £21,805 for academic year 2026/27.]

This PhD studentship at Manchester Metropolitan University explores how geopolitical rivalry, digitalisation strategies, digital sovereignty, and techno-nationalism are reshaping the relationship between states and international business.

The project examines how governments seek technological independence and use regulatory, financial, infrastructural, and organisational mechanisms to influence digital markets, and how multinational enterprises respond to these pressures, opportunities, and constraints. You will compare countries with different political-economic systems to investigate emerging forms of digital state capitalism.

Research activities will combine comparative case studies, policy analysis, and business/media data. The project is designed to build strong skills in research design, critical analysis, and communicating complex findings. It is especially relevant to applicants interested in international business, state–business relations, international political economy, digital governance, and the implications of digitalisation for trade, investment, and innovation.

Funding: The studentship is open to home and international applicants. Home and international tuition fees are covered for the duration of the 3-year award, and the student will receive a standard stipend set at the UKRI level, currently £21,805 for the 2026/27 academic year.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants should have excellent research, writing, and communication skills; strong analytical ability; intellectual curiosity; and the ability to engage critically with theory and complex empirical data. Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods is desirable, as is familiarity with international political economy or digital governance, and proficiency in a second language.

How to apply: Submit the online application for a full-time PhD in International Business, complete the Doctoral Project Applicant Form, and upload your CV and covering letter. You do not need to submit a research proposal through the portal. The advert notes an initial review by the project supervisors followed by a second-round interview for shortlisted candidates.

Deadline: 02 February 2027. Expected start date: October 2027.

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Available

What's required

Essential: excellent research and communication skills, intellectual curiosity, diligence, perseverance, good academic writing and analytical skills, the ability to think critically about complex political-economic issues, the ability to engage critically with theories and concepts, and the ability to investigate complex real-world data. Desirable: experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, familiarity with international political economy, digital governance, or related fields, and proficiency in a second language.

How to apply

Complete the online application form for a full-time PhD in International Business. Do not submit a research proposal through the portal; instead complete the Doctoral Project Applicant Form. Upload your CV and covering letter in the Admissions Portal supporting documents section, or email them to [email protected]. Quote reference FoBL-SS-2027-28-Digital State Capitalism.

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