Lynn Sudbury-Riley

The University of Liverpool Management School is offering fully funded four-year Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs) for PhD students in Management, starting October 2026. These fellowships provide a unique opportunity to combine doctoral research with higher education teaching experience. GTF recipients receive a £20,780 annual stipend, full tuition coverage, and formal teacher training, including a qualification in higher education teaching. Research areas include Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship, and Work, Organisation and Management. Applicants must hold a UK master’s degree or international equivalent in a business and management discipline, preferably at merit or above, and submit a strong research proposal. The application process involves contacting potential supervisors, preparing a comprehensive application with all required documents, and applying online by 2 January 2026. The GTF is not compatible with certain other studentships but offers additional allowances and conference support. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring academics to gain both research and teaching experience at a leading UK institution.

[£20,780 annual maintenance grant for 2025/26 (subject to change), full coverage of PhD programme fees, HE teacher training and practice, £700 per year GTF allowance from Year 2, Conference Support Scheme. Not compatible with other studentships such as NWSSDTP and China Scholarship Council.] The University of Liverpool Management School is offering four-year fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs) for students planning to start a Management PhD in October 2026. These fellowships provide substantial financial support, including a £20,780 annual maintenance grant (subject to change), full coverage of PhD programme fees, and a formal higher education teacher training programme. GTFs are designed for full-time PhD students who wish to gain both research and teaching experience, preparing them for academic careers. In the first year, fellows complete a teacher training programme and gain pedagogical skills through mentored classroom involvement. In subsequent years, students focus on their doctoral research while continuing to develop teaching expertise. Research proposals are welcomed in a wide range of management areas, including Marketing (B2B marketing, consumer behaviour, digital identity, marketing strategy, analytics, responsible marketing), Operations and Supply Chain Management (transport, logistics, agri-food supply chains, sustainable operations, supply chain technologies, analytics, risk), Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship (sustainable strategy, governance, international business, innovation, collaboration, digital technologies, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, social inclusion), and Work, Organisation and Management (work, health, wellbeing, leadership, equality, diversity, inclusion, identity, grand challenges). Applicants must hold a UK master's degree or international equivalent in a business and management discipline, preferably at merit or above, and submit a strong research proposal. Required application documents include a research proposal, transcripts, degree certificates, passport details (for international applicants), English language certificates (for international applicants), a personal statement (with 'ULMS-GTF-2026 studentship' in the title), a CV, contact details for two proposed supervisors, and names and contact details of two referees. The application process involves registering and applying online, selecting the appropriate programme and funding source, and submitting all documents before the deadline of 2 January 2026. GTFs are compatible with external bursaries and additional funding schemes offered by the Management School, such as a £700 per year GTF allowance (from Year 2) and the Conference Support Scheme, but are not compatible with other studentships like those from the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership or the China Scholarship Council. For advice on supervisors, applicants may contact the Management PhD Director of Studies, Dr Leighann Spencer, or the respective Group Directors of Research: Professor Lynn Sudbury-Riley (Marketing), Professor Hugo Lam (Operations and Supply Chain Management), Professor Nikolaos Papageorgiadis (Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship), and Professor Dennis Jancsary (Work Organisation and Management).

[£20,780 annual maintenance grant for 2025/26 (subject to change), full coverage of PhD programme fees, HE teacher training and practice, £700 per year GTF allowance from Year 2, Conference Support Scheme. Not compatible with other studentships such as NWSSDTP and China Scholarship Council.] The University of Liverpool Management School is offering four-year fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs) for prospective PhD students in Management, starting October 2026. These fellowships provide substantial financial support and a unique opportunity to gain higher education teaching experience alongside your doctoral research. As a GTF, you will receive an annual maintenance grant of £20,780 (for 2025/26, subject to change), full coverage of PhD programme fees, and access to a formal HE teacher training programme in your first year. From Year 2, you will also be eligible for a £700 per year GTF allowance and support for conference attendance. The programme is designed for candidates with a UK master's degree or international equivalent in a business and management discipline, preferably at merit or above. Applicants must submit a strong research proposal in one of the following areas: Marketing (including B2B marketing, consumer behaviour, digital identity, marketing strategy, analytics, and responsible marketing), Operations and Supply Chain Management (transport, logistics, agri-food supply chains, sustainable operations, supply chain technologies, analytics, and risk), Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship (sustainable strategy, international management, innovation, digital technologies, intellectual property, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion), and Work, Organisation and Management (work, health and wellbeing, leadership, equality, diversity and inclusion, identity, and grand challenges in management). During your PhD, you will complete a teacher training programme, gain pedagogical skills, and participate in mentored classroom involvement. The fellowship is compatible with external bursaries and other postgraduate research funds offered by the Management School, but not with other studentships such as those from the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership or the China Scholarship Council. To apply, prepare your research proposal, transcripts, degree certificates, passport and English language certificates (if applicable), personal statement (with 'ULMS-GTF-2026 studentship' in the title), CV, and contact details of two referees. Applications are submitted online, selecting 'Management Studies – Doctor in Philosophy (PhD)' as your programme and 'Sponsor' as the funding source, with 'ULMS-GTF-2026' noted in the relevant sections. The application deadline is 2 January 2026 at 5pm UK time. After submission, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, and final decisions will be communicated before the second funding call in spring. For further information or to discuss entry requirements, you may contact the Management School’s Postgraduate Research Team or relevant group directors: Dr Leighann Spencer (PhD Director of Studies), Professor Lynn Sudbury-Riley (Marketing), Professor Hugo Lam (Operations and Supply Chain Management), Professor Nikolaos Papageorgiadis (Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship), and Professor Dennis Jancsary (Work Organisation and Management). This is an excellent opportunity to launch your academic career in management research and teaching at a leading UK institution, with comprehensive financial and professional development support.