Birmingham City University offers AHRC doctoral awards for September 2027 entry

Birmingham City University is one of 50 universities across the UK selected to receive funding under the Doctoral Landscape Awards scheme, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. For the September 2027 entry, the institution will offer six fully funded PhD studentships, with three funded by the AHRC and three match-funded by the university. The university will support 15 doctoral studentships over five years through this initiative.

Who can apply

• The scheme is open to both home and international applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.
• At least one of the six studentships each year is dedicated to a home-fee-status candidate from a Global Majority background.
• One international applicant per year will be eligible for a full tuition fee waiver and a stipend at the UKRI rate.
• Applicants must ensure that at least 50% of their proposed research focuses on one of the AHRC primary research areas.

What it offers

• Six fully funded PhD studentships for September 2027 entry, covering home tuition fees and a stipend.
• Access to an interdisciplinary training environment through the East and West Midlands Regional Hub.
• Expert supervision and mentoring from leading arts and humanities researchers.
• Membership in a regional cohort of researchers.

How to apply

• Applicants can complete an optional but strongly encouraged Expression of Interest stage before submitting a full doctoral funding application.
• The applicant writing workshop takes place on 7 November 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm UK time.
• The Expression of Interest deadline is 16 November 2026 at 12:00 noon UK time.
• The final application deadline is 20 January 2027 at 12:00 noon UK time.