Applications open for 2027 PGR Studentships at University of Sussex

The Stuart Hall Foundation is delighted to continue working with the University of Sussex, as part of the University’s AHRC Landscape Doctoral Programme, to offer two funded PhD studentships to black British students or British students from an ethnic minority background for the 2027-28 intake.

Each AHRC Stuart Hall Foundation postgraduate researcher will:

• Conduct an independent research project achievable in 3.5 years
• Undertake a funded 3-month placement project which can be completed flexibly (part-time or in several blocks)
• Receive a scholarship for 3.75 years for a PhD, including the placement project
• Join a regional hub providing innovative training and development opportunities

Scholarships cover UK PhD tuition fees, a stipend at UK Research Council rates (currently £21,805 p.a.) plus some research and training costs (e.g. conferences, participant costs, overseas fieldwork, language training, placement costs). The Scholarship does not cover relocation, visa, or NHS surcharge costs. Successful applicants for the studentship will be invited to join the Stuart Hall Foundation Peer Network where they can benefit from a programme including regular events and opportunities to develop their career and research profile.

Eligible PhD applicants will already have completed a relevant Masters, or have relevant work experience, and must apply for and be offered a place to study from Autumn 2027 at the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities at the University of Sussex.

The deadline for applications is 4pm GMT on Thursday 10 December 2026.

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, you can find out more at the Applicant Webinar on 18 November, 4-5pm. Register for the Applicant Webinar here.

For more information about the studentship and how to apply, visit the University of Sussex website.