Leeds University Business School is a leading international business school, recognised globally for our excellence in teaching and impactful research. The last REF deemed 90% of the Business School’s submitted research to be either ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ overall and 5th in the UK for ‘research power’ in the business and management studies unit of assessment.
Leeds University Business School is investing in research excellence with 2 PhD Excellence Scholarships within our Marketing Department, providing full fees with a maintenance allowance that matches UKRI rates (currently £21,805 in 2026/27) which rises annually in line with UKRI rates for 3.5 years. This scholarship opportunity is open to UK/international applicants.
Leeds University Business School invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27 across the Leeds University Business School.
Benefits
- The award provides full academic fees and a maintenance grant (£21,805 in Session 2026/27) for full-time study, part-time will be pro-rata. This amount increases per annum in line with the UKRI rate. Full-time awards provide full fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years (Part-time awards are pro-rata).
- Please be aware that any expenses related to the relocation of international students to the UK (visa, insurance, NHS fees, flights, etc) would be their responsibility and is not covered by this award.
Requirements
- Applications are open to either International or Home (UK) applicants.
Entry requirements
Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. Applicants should hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification. Please see below for specific department Masters requirements
Economics, Management and Organisations, Analytics, Technology and Operations, Marketing and People, Work and Employment require a minimum average score of 60 percent (or equivalent at a non UK institution) and in an appropriate academic discipline.
Selection Process
- You are required to submit your application for a PhD place (Stage 1) by Tuesday 8th September 2026 to give sufficient time to consider your PhD application ahead of the scholarship deadline, otherwise your Scholarship application will not be considered.
- The deadline to be considered for the Leeds University Business School PhD Excellence Scholarships is Tuesday, 15th September 2026. Before you can apply for this scholarship, you will need to apply for your study place and have your 9-digit student identification number.
- All scholarship applications will be considered after the deadline. Only complete applications will be considered.
- The final list of awards are based on academic merit and no other factors such as financial hardship are taken into account.
- Applicants will be e-mailed within six to eight weeks of the deadline to confirm the outcome.
Method of Application
Stage 1
First, apply for a research place of study by completing a study application form. Please state clearly the department scholarship you will be applying for. You will be expected to meet our eligibility criteria for PhD candidates.
In order to be considered for one of the scholarships, you must submit all the required supporting documents for your application for PhD study.
Once you have received your 9 digit student ID number move onto stage 2.
Stage 2
Apply for one of the Leeds University Business School Department Scholarships by completing the relevant scholarship application form below. There are seven different Departments at Leeds University Business School which hold their own scholarship competition. You must ensure you apply to the appropriate Department scholarship which corresponds to your application or offer for a place of study on the scholarship application form. You must submit your scholarship application by 12pm on Tuesday 15th September 2026.
Marketing Scholarship application form
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the English language requirements (above).
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Application Deadline: September 15, 2026