60th Anniversary Doctoral Excellence PhD Studentships – Academic Year 2026-27

Durham University Business School is proud to offer 60th Anniversary Doctoral Excellence PhD Studentships to exceptional postgraduate researchers. These studentships celebrate 60 years of world-leading research, aiming to tackle global challenges through the synergy of business, science, and society.

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About the 60th Anniversary Doctoral Excellence PhD Studentships

The fully funded studentships are open to international and home candidates pursuing full-time studies in the PhD and Integrated PhD (IPhD) programmes at Durham University Business School. These studentships cover research areas in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management & Marketing.

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Angelo Solarino Memorial PhD Studentship

In memory of Dr. Angelo Solarino, this special studentship supports a doctoral researcher who shares his dedication to curiosity-driven, rigorous research and academic excellence.

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Research Centres and Studentship Topics

PhD students at Durham are embedded in 14 world-leading Research Centres, each offering diverse research opportunities. Potential applicants can explore the suggested topics in these centres:

• Centre for Banking Institutions and Development (CBID)

• Centre for Consumers and Sustainable Consumption (CCSC)

• Centre for Environmental and Energy Economics (CE3)

• Centre for Experimental Methods and Behavioural Research (EMBR)

• Centre for Leadership and Followership (CLF)

• Centre for Macroeconomic Policy (CEMAP)

• Centre for Research on Organisations, Work, and Society (CROWS)

• Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation and Operations (CSTIO)

• Centre for Quantitative Research in Financial Economics (QRFE)

• Durham Enterprise Centre (DEC)

• Durham Research in Economic Analysis and Mechanisms (DREAM)

• Global Studies Centre (GSC)

• International Centre of Public Accountability (ICOPA)

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Postgraduate Research Environment

Durham University Business School is ranked in the Top 100 universities worldwide, with triple accreditation placing it in the top 1% of business schools globally. PhD students enjoy close supervision from renowned faculty, access to advanced research training, and active participation in seminars, workshops, and conferences.

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Funding Details

• Stipend: £20,780 per year (UKRI rate)

• Tuition Fees: Covered for both international and home candidates

• Duration: Full duration of the programme

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Online Information Session

An online information session for interested applicants will take place on:

• Thursday, 15th January 2026, 11:00-12:00 noon (London, UK)
  Register Here

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Application Timeline

• Application Deadline: 15th February 2026, 23:59 (London, UK)

• Offer Notification: May 2026

• Start Date: October 2026

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  How to Apply

  To apply, prospective PhD students must submit:

  1. A University Postgraduate Application Form

  2. Current CV (max. 2 pages)

  3. Transcripts of previous qualifications

  4. Two references

  Applications should be submitted to the relevant department

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