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University of Leeds
ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work Scholarship
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A PhD scholarship for a project on building good work and digital skills within a regional digital ecosystem. The research examines how regional authorities and agencies can develop inclusive digital and skills ecosystems, and involves research collaboration and an internship with local actors.
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Everyone needs
- nationality all nationalities Exact current official rule
- Not open to: degree applicants previously awarded a PhD, applicants currently registered on a PhD Exact current official rule
- career stage new postgraduate researcher undertaking full-time or part-time research study leading to a PhD Exact current official rule
- language if English is not the applicant's first language, provide evidence of meeting the minimum English language re… Exact current official rule
- language IELTS 7 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or equivalent; test dated within 2 years of course start
- take up the award by 1 February 2027 Exact current official rule
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- degree British Master's degree, equivalent Master's degree from an overseas university
- degree equivalent professional qualification
- degree minimum Master's average of 60% or equivalent at a non-UK institution, in an appropriate academic discipline
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- degree applicants who previously studied for a PhD but did not complete it may be considered
- degree at least a first-class or upper-second-class British Bachelor's Honours degree, or equivalent, in an appropri…
- recipients expected to live within a reasonable distance of the University of Leeds while receiving the scholarship
Not open to: previously been awarded a PhD; currently registered on a PhD
- Who is eligible
- All nationalities explicitly accepted
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Full-time awards provide full fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years; Full-time awards provide full fees for 3 years and a maintenance award for 3.5 years (Part-time awards are pro-rata).; This prestigious studentship also provides additional support for consumables, training and conference attendance.; 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.; a maintenance grant (£21,805 in Session 2026/27); additional support for consumables, training and conference attendance; full academic fees
- Duration
- 3-4 years
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds
What I need IELTS/TOEFL required
- English requirement
- IELTS/TOEFL required
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- First submit an application for a PhD research place through the University of Leeds online research degree application system; the scholarship cannot be considered independently of this study application. Required
- In the application, clearly state that you wish to be considered for “The ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work centre scholarship.” Required
- In the research section, state the research area as Digital Futures at Work and identify Professor Mark Stuart as the proposed supervisor. Required
- Submit the supporting documents required for the PhD study application: degree transcripts and certificates, English-language test results if applicable, and a research proposal. Documents may be submitted with the online application or emailed to the postgraduate research admissions team after applying. Required
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
- Deadline notes
- The official Leeds page (checked 18 Oct 2026) shows a deadline of Friday 27 March 2026 (17:00) and says awards must be taken up by 1 October 2026. The 31 October 2026 deadline comes from a third-party post and could not be confirmed on the official page.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants must apply for a suitable research degree place before being considered for the scholarship. International students are responsible for their relocation expenses. The research includes collaboration and an internship with local actors.
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