Students who want to do a PhD in the United Kingdom can apply for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) PhD Studentships at Queen Mary University of London for September 2027 entry. According to the official Queen Mary studentships page, applications are open now, and the deadline is Tuesday, 1 December 2026, at 5pm. The studentships cover all tuition fees and provide a living stipend, and applicants of all nationalities are eligible. This guide explains the funding, subject areas, eligibility and how to apply.
Studentship Overview
| University | Queen Mary University of London, London, England |
| Studentship | Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) PhD Studentships |
| Level | PhD |
| Entry | September 2027 (2027-28 academic year) |
| Duration | 3.5 years |
| Funding | All tuition fees plus a stipend for living expenses |
| Eligible Nationalities | All nationalities |
| Deadline | Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 5pm |
Funding Details
The studentships cover all tuition fees and provide a stipend for living expenses in London. The official page states the current stipend rate as £22,617 per year for full-time study and £11,308 per year for part-time study. The rate is described as the current rate, so it can change.
Eligible Subject Areas
Studentships are offered in all areas within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for September 2027 entry. This includes the following schools:
- Queen Mary Business School
- School of Economics and Finance
- School of Society and Environment
- School of Law
- School of The Arts
Eligibility Criteria
- All nationalities are eligible for these 3.5-year studentships, including international applicants from Pakistan, India and other countries.
- Part-time applicants and current first-year PhD students are also eligible to apply.
- Applicants must meet the university’s minimum requirements for candidate suitability, which are explained in the candidate suitability specification (PDF).
- Applicants should prepare a research proposal and a statement of purpose by following the guidance to applicants (PDF).
The faculty also offers one studentship to a UK applicant from a BAME background. This is separate from the general studentships open to all nationalities.
Important Conditions
- The official page states that these awards cannot be deferred.
- The page does not list other costs such as visa fees, health surcharge, travel or accommodation, so applicants should check these with the university.
How to Apply
- Read the official studentships page and the two PDF documents mentioned above.
- Choose your research area and prepare a clear research proposal and statement of purpose.
- Follow the steps on the university’s Applying for a Research Degree page.
- Submit your application before 5pm on 1 December 2026.
For questions, use the enquiry form or contact the relevant school through the Queen Mary research degrees contact page. More information on the faculty studentships is available on the HSS doctoral research studentships page.
Other PhD Funding Deadlines Listed by Queen Mary
The same page lists other PhD funding routes for September 2027 entry. These include the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (1 December 2026, 5pm), the ESRC-LISS Doctoral Training Programme (20 January 2027, 5pm) and the China Scholarship Council (27 January 2027, 4pm). Each scheme has its own rules, so check the details before applying.
Conclusion
These Queen Mary studentships are a valuable opportunity for strong research candidates in business, economics, law, society and environment, and the arts. They are competitive, and winning one is not guaranteed. Please read the official page and the guidance documents carefully and apply before the deadline.
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