PhD funding for students commencing studies in 2026/2027

Please see our webpage on PhD applications for full details of three fantastic funding opportunities: 

• Transformative Humanities studentships. Each award will offer a tuition fee waiver, a stipend for 3.5 years (full time) or 7 years (part time) at the level set by UKRI, additional funding opportunities, and access to training and placement resources.
• Edna Jenkinson Studentship in Classics. This award is offered in affiliation with St Mary’s College, Durham. It covers home fees plus catering and accommodation at St Mary’s, with a modest additional stipend of approx. £1,400 per annum for travel and/or research expenses. Award duration is 3.5 years, and the award holder would be expected to take up residence at St Mary’s by Oct 1st, 2026.
• Chinese Scholarship Council. The Chinese Scholarship Council is a university-wide competition offering funding to applicants from mainland China who wish to undertake a PhD at Durham. The maximum funding duration is 48 months.