King’s College London PhD Studentship 2026 in Justice in Critical Minerals Governance and Energy Transitions
King's College London
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About This Scholarship
This fully funded PhD studentship is part of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project on Justice in Critical Minerals Governance and Energy Transitions, offered by King’s College London in collaboration with the African Leadership Centre. The programme focuses on exploring justice, community experiences, and governance in global energy transitions, with emphasis on regions affected by critical mineral extraction.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Yearly stipend of £23,805
- Tuition fees up to £8,000 per year
- Research allowance of £1,350 per year
- Access to world-class academic environment and expert supervision
- Membership in the African Leadership Centre
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must have a master's degree or be close to completing one in a relevant field
- 2 Must have a strong academic record and research potential
- 3 Must show interest in sustainability, governance, or energy transitions
- 4 Must have experience or interest in qualitative or ethnographic research methods
- 5 Must be able to work with community-focused or participatory research approaches
- 6 Should have knowledge of research tools such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar software
- 7 Must be willing to conduct fieldwork if required
- 8 Must be ready to start full-time study in October 2026
- 9 Open to applicants from African countries
- 10 Must meet King's College London English language requirements if English is not their first language