Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudySocial Sciences
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0752
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About This Scholarship

A fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Manchester under the PACT Centre focusing on institutional cultures and citizen engagement for net zero decision making and climate policy research. The project offers cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on climate governance and societal transformation within one of the UK’s leading climate research environments.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition coverage
  • Annual tax-free stipend of £21,805 for 2026/27 academic year

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a UK student
  • 2 Must have identified a specific research project aligned with PACT aims or have discussed own research project with a supervisor
  • 3 Must have contacted the project supervisor and discussed suitability for the project
  • 4 Must hold a university-level degree qualification
  • 5 Must demonstrate English language proficiency
  • 6 Must have two academic referees available

How to Apply

1
Identify the specific research project or develop own research project title and discuss with supervisor
2
Contact and discuss suitability with the project supervisor
3
Explore funding eligibility and discuss with supervisor
4
Prepare application documents: supporting statement (1-2 pages), certificates and transcripts, CV, English language proof, and referee contact details
5
Submit online application form including research project title, proposed supervisor name, funding information, supporting statement, previous university study details, and referee details
6
Receive automatic receipt and application ID
7
Application reviewed by proposed supervisor(s)
8
Receive University of Manchester user ID via email
9
Track application status through Self Service portal
📅 3-4 years (typical PhD duration)

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