Visiting PhD Grant in Intergenerational Mobility and Inequality at LSE (Autumn 2026/Winter 2027) London School of Economics and Political Science in United Kingdom

The International Inequalities Institute (III) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is offering the Opportunity, Mobility, and Inherited Inequalities Visiting PhD Grant for Autumn 2026 or Winter 2027. This competitive scheme supports PhD researchers from other universities to spend up to 11 weeks at LSE, working within the Opportunity and Mobility (OM) research programme. The programme focuses on intergenerational mobility, inequality of opportunity, and inherited inequalities, providing a vibrant interdisciplinary community, access to seminars, and supervision by leading scholars such as Professor Francisco Ferreira, Dr Paolo Brunori, and Dr Louis Sirugue.

The grant package includes direct payment of LSE tuition fees (£104/week), reimbursement of up to £100/week for accommodation, and up to £250 for travel costs. The visiting period can be taken in either the Autumn term (28 September 2026 – 11 December 2026) or Winter term (11 January 2027 – 25 March 2027). During the visit, researchers will have the opportunity to engage with the OM research group, participate in academic events, and build an international network in the field of social mobility and inequality.

Eligibility requires current enrollment in a PhD programme at another university and a research focus on intergenerational mobility, inequality of opportunity, or inherited inequalities. Applicants must submit transcripts, a CV, a statement of purpose (1,000–1,500 words), a research proposal (1,000–1,500 words), two reference letters, and a writing sample. Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] by 30 January 2026, indicating the preferred term for the visit. Selection is made by OM Programme members, and the grant is conditional on acceptance as a Visiting Research Student by an LSE Department.

This opportunity is ideal for PhD students seeking to advance their research in sociology, economics, and related fields, with a particular emphasis on social mobility and inequality. For further details, visit the official LSE page or contact the OM Programme team.