SOAS University of London
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SOAS University of London MPhil/PhD Studentship
Fully Funded MPhil/PhD Studentship in Pan-Africanism, Global Justice, and International Order at SOAS SOAS University of London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
One fully funded MPhil/PhD studentship for a three-year full-time programme. The award covers tuition fees in full and includes a maintenance allowance; the total maintenance amount for 2026/27 will be confirmed closer to September 2026 but will provide a minimum of £20,622. Includes doctoral skill development and a limited number of teaching hours through the SOAS Teaching Scholarship scheme.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
SOAS University of London

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SOAS University of London offers an MPhil/PhD studentship for doctoral research. Reference postings show a fully funded three-year award linked to Pan-Africanism, global justice, and international order.
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SOAS University of London is inviting applications for one fully funded MPhil/PhD studentship linked to the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project Pan-African Frontiers: Reparative Futures and the Reimagining of Global Order, led by Dr Daniel Mulugeta and hosted by the SOAS Centre for Pan-African Studies in the Department of Politics and International Studies.
The project focuses on Pan-Africanism, global justice, reparations, historical redress, global governance, and the reimagining of international order. It explores Africa, the Caribbean, and diasporic communities, with possible research directions including reparations politics, African and Caribbean actors in multilateral institutions, sovereignty and multilateralism, regional cooperation, diaspora engagement, and comparative politics of reconciliation and historical justice.
The studentship is for the 2026/27 academic year and is open to Home and Overseas fee status applicants. The award covers tuition fees in full and provides a maintenance stipend; the minimum maintenance amount for 2026/27 will be £20,622. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research environment and will also undertake a limited number of teaching hours through the SOAS Teaching Scholarship scheme.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must be new admissions, have or expect a relevant masters degree with merit or distinction (or equivalent), and meet SOAS English language requirements if applicable. Applications are assessed on academic merit, work experience, and the personal statement.
How to apply: first apply for the MPhil/PhD in Politics and International Studies programme, then submit the scholarship application via the admissions portal. Required documents include a personal statement, research proposal, CV, one academic reference, transcripts and degree certificates, and proof of English language proficiency if needed.
Deadline: 15 May 2026, 12 noon UK local time.
Funding details
One fully funded MPhil/PhD studentship for a three-year full-time programme. The award covers tuition fees in full and includes a maintenance allowance; the total maintenance amount for 2026/27 will be confirmed closer to September 2026 but will provide a minimum of £20,622. Includes doctoral skill development and a limited number of teaching hours through the SOAS Teaching Scholarship scheme.
What's required
Applicants must be new admissions for 2026/27 and possess or expect to be awarded a masters degree in a relevant field with merit or distinction from a UK university or equivalent. Applicants with a non-UK masters degree must be in the top rank as evidenced by references and transcripts; applicants with a merit may also apply but will not be given preference. Applicants must meet the English language conditions to study at SOAS, if applicable. The scholarship is open to Home and Overseas fee status applicants.
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