University of Surrey PhD Studentships

Surrey Business School at the University of Surrey is inviting applications for fully funded PhD studentships starting 1 October 2026 and lasting 42 months. The call is open for two doctoral routes: Management and Business PhD and Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events PhD.

Research is expected to align with the School’s strategic priorities, with themes including Digital Transformation & AI (governance, adoption, organisational impact), Sustainable Business & Net Zero Transitions, Visitor Economy & Human-Centred Experience, and Productivity, Innovation & Diffusion (including SMEs and place-based growth). This is a strong fit for applicants interested in business, management, hospitality management, tourism, transport, events, digital innovation, and sustainability-oriented research.

The studentship is fully funded and covers home or international tuition fees plus a UKRI standard stipend of approximately £21,805 per year for 2026/27. The School also notes optional paid teaching/research roles and professional development opportunities within its research culture.

Eligibility highlights include meeting PhD entry requirements, demonstrating academic excellence and strong research potential, and being open to either UK or international candidature. Applicants must contact a prospective supervisor before applying. The application uses the Surrey Business School studentship form rather than a traditional research proposal, and the supervisor must complete Section 7 of the form.

The application deadline is 22 June 2026. Prospective applicants should review the programme pages, identify a supervisor, complete the studentship application form and guidance notes, and submit the completed materials for October 2026 PhD entry.