Keele ESRC Politics PhD Studentship 2027 — Home Fees and Stipend
Keele University
Keele University offers an ESRC Politics PhD studentship for 2027, with a UKRI-rate stipend and 100% UK home-rate tuition fees for 3.5 years or a 1+3.5-year master’s plus PhD route. Apply by 5pm UK time on 2 November 2026.
This ESRC-supported award is for doctoral research in Politics and International Relations at Keele University. Applicants may pursue a PhD-only path of 3.5 years or a master’s plus PhD path of 1+3.5 years, full-time or part-time at the stated fractions. The award pays a UKRI-rate living stipend and tuition at the UK home rate. The university’s official call should be checked for detailed research fit and admission requirements.
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Recorded source check: October 20, 2026. A stored check date does not guarantee that every field is complete or still current. Compare the provider, eligibility, funding and deadline with the live official call before applying.
Benefits
100% UK home-rate tuition fees and a UKRI-rate stipend. The 2026/27 reference amounts are £5,238 annual home fees and £21,805 annual full-time stipend; 2027/28 rates are not yet confirmed by UKRI.
Eligibility summary
Prospective Politics and International Relations researchers should meet Keele’s postgraduate research admission requirements. The award states that tuition is covered at the UK home rate; applicants liable for overseas fees should confirm whether any fee difference can be covered before applying.
Requirements
Use reference ESRC_POL27 and follow the university’s linked application and advert instructions. Full-time and part-time routes are listed.
Documents required
Check the linked official advert and Keele application portal for the current required documents.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Official Keele call checked 20 October 2026 UTC. Award funds home-rate tuition, not a confirmed overseas fee waiver. Closing time is 5pm UK time on 2 November 2026.
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