Cranfield School of Management PhD Studentship
Funding
Fully Funded
Covers
tuition + stipend
Stipend
£20,780 per year (tax free)
Deadline
Rolling

Cranfield School of Management PhD Studentship 2026

About this scholarship

A funded PhD studentship at Cranfield School of Management for doctoral research in management-related topics, with tuition support and a tax-free annual bursary for selected projects.

The Cranfield School of Management PhD Studentship is a doctoral funding opportunity offered by Cranfield School of Management at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. It supports PhD research in areas aligned with the School’s expertise, including management, strategy, organisation studies, and related interdisciplinary themes.

Based on current posted opportunities, this studentship can be fully funded for the selected PhD project, typically covering a full tuition fee waiver together with a tax-free annual bursary for the standard doctoral study period. Specific benefits can vary by project, so applicants should check the individual advert carefully.

The programme is aimed at strong doctoral candidates with at least a first- or second-class UK honours degree, or an equivalent international qualification, in a relevant discipline. Depending on the project, applicants may also need prior research experience, a suitable academic background, and evidence of strong methodological skills. For management-related projects, experience in fields such as strategy, organisation studies, or technology and innovation may be especially valuable.

These studentships are hosted at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom and are open to applicants worldwide where stated in the project listing. Some advertised studentships explicitly accept both Home and Overseas fee status candidates.

Applications are generally made through the specific PhD project advertisement or Cranfield’s doctoral application process. You should prepare academic transcripts, degree certificates, a CV, and supporting materials relevant to the project. Because funding, deadlines, and research topics can differ between openings, applicants should always consult the latest project page for exact details before applying.

Eligibility

Who can apply for this scholarship

Applicants should normally hold a first- or second-class UK honours degree, or an equivalent international qualification, in a related discipline. Project-specific academic backgrounds may be required. Reference postings indicate the studentship can be open to both Home and Overseas fee status candidates, so international applicants may be eligible where stated.

Study levelPhD
Host countryUNITED KINGDOM
Eligible subjectsBusiness, IT, Management
Open toInternational applicants

Requirements

Documents typically needed to apply

01Typical requirements include academic transcripts
02degree certificates
03and a CV
04along with materials requested for the specific PhD project. Posted opportunities indicate that a relevant academic background
05prior research engagement
06strong qualitative or other appropriate research skills
07intellectual curiosity
08and persistence for evidence-driven research may be expected.
Fully FundedPhD
Applications close
Rolling
Last updated: Jun 2026
What’s covered
Tuition fees
Maintenance stipend
Travel allowance
Accommodation
Duration
3 years
Currency
GBP

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