Elsie Farrar PhD Studentships 2027 Entry
Fully-funded studentships in the History department open to Home (UK) students.
Funding description
The History Department at the University of Manchester is delighted to be able to offer two fully-funded three-year PhD studentships to start in September 2027. The studentship is open to suitably qualified Home (UK) students and will cover programme fees and maintenance stipend.
The studentships were established thanks to a generous bequest by Elsie Farrar, former Head Mistress of Clayton Hall Grammar School in Staffordshire, who had previously been a student in history at the University of Manchester.
Key features of this studentship
- Fully funded studentship (3 years) for Home (UK) students covering any research area within History.
- Available for full-time and part-time study.
- Annual stipend at the minimum UKRI rate (this was £21,805 p/a for 2026/27).
How to be considered
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and are at the heart of all of our activities.
We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.
This funding is available to Home (UK) students applying for PhD History.
To be eligible applicants are required to meet the entry requirements for the programme.
Please note this funding is not available to current PhD students.
1. Applicants must submit a complete application for PhD History by 11 January 2027. In section 9 of the application form, populate the fields below:
- Type of Funding: Uni of Manchester Scheme
- Awarding Body (free text): Elsie Farrar PhD Studentship
- Status of Funding: Intend to Apply
2. Applicants must submit the Elsie Farrar Funding Application form by 11 January 2027 (Further details to follow).
This award will cover:
- Fees (home only) for 3 years.
- Stipend (maintenance for 3 years (£21,805 per annum for 2026/27)
Offers of funding are not deferrable. If you cannot start your programme by the date mentioned in your studentship offer letter, the award will be withdrawn. You are permitted to re-apply in future.
Submit your programme application and Elsie Farrar Funding Application Form by 11 January 2027.
Please note these are strict deadlines and late or incomplete applications will not be included in the competition.
If you have any questions about this award, please contact hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk.
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