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

[Fully-funded studentships are available through the ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership and internal LUMS studentships. 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 PhD Studentships in Business & Management at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). These prestigious three-year studentships are offered under the North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership, providing a world-class environment for doctoral research in Management (Entrepreneurship and Strategy), Management (Organisation, Work and Technology), Management Science, and Marketing.

LUMS is renowned for its outstanding research, quadruple accreditation, and international community of scholars from over 180 countries. In the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), LUMS was rated first for Research Power and joint-first for its research environment, with 90% of research classified as world-leading or internationally excellent. Graduates of the LUMS PhD programme secure academic, research, and consultancy roles globally, reflecting the School’s commitment to nurturing future research leaders.

PhD students benefit from advanced research training, high-quality supervision by internationally recognised academics, and active participation in the School’s vibrant research community. The studentships are fully funded, offering a generous living allowance and a fee waiver for three years, available to UK, EU, and Overseas students through the ESRC partnership and internal LUMS competitions.

Applicants should possess an excellent first degree and outstanding Masters level performance in a discipline related to their intended PhD studies. Research proposals must align with departmental interests and contribute to the School’s research reputation. The programme commences in October 2026, with continuous recruitment and key scholarship deadlines on 2 February 2026 (ESRC) and 16 March 2026 (LUMS). Applications received after these dates may still be considered for departmental funding.

Prospective students are encouraged to attend an online information session on 13 January 2026 to learn more about the programme, funding opportunities, and life at Lancaster. For further details, visit the LUMS PhD programme website or contact the doctoral admissions team at [email protected]. Apply online to join a world-leading research environment and advance your career in business and management.