Durham University in the United Kingdom is accepting applications for its PhD Studentships in Transformative Humanities for the October 2027 intake. Pakistani students can apply for the overseas scholarships, which cover international tuition fees and provide a living stipend.
The university plans to offer up to 11 studentships, including two awards for international applicants. Successful candidates can receive funding for 3.5 years of full-time doctoral study or seven years of part-time study.
What Does the Durham PhD Scholarship Cover?
The studentship provides a tuition fee waiver and a living allowance based on the applicable UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) rate. Recipients may also access additional funding opportunities, research training and placement resources.
The programme encourages interdisciplinary research across the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences. Applicants must develop research projects that align with Durham University’s Transformative Humanities framework.
Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
Both UK and international candidates can compete for the available awards. Pakistani applicants must meet the university’s PhD admission requirements and propose research that fits the programme’s framework.
Applicants must also arrange a supervisory team before submitting their applications. The team must include leadership from Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences, with at least two departments involved in supervising the research.
Required Documents and English Language Tests
Candidates must prepare a research proposal of up to 1,000 words explaining their project and its connection to the Transformative Humanities framework. They must also submit a CV of no more than two pages and contact details for two referees.
Applicants must complete an equal opportunities monitoring form. Academic transcripts, degree certificates and any additional documents required by the chosen PhD programme must also accompany the university application.
The listed English language requirements include an IELTS score of 7.0, PTE Academic score of 68 or Duolingo English Test score of 130.
How to Apply and What Is the Deadline?
Interested candidates should first contact potential supervisors at Durham University to discuss their research proposals. They must then apply for the relevant PhD programme through the university’s online application system.
Applicants should enter “Transformative Humanities” in the scholarship details section of their application. The deadline is January 15, 2027, and the university expects to announce decisions in March 2027. Successful candidates will begin their doctoral studies in October 2027.
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