Humanitarianism and Conflict Response PhD Studentships 2026 Entry
Supporting PhD students of all nationalities engage in life-changing research.
Funding description
Study with a leading global centre for the study of humanitarianism and conflict response, global health, international disaster management and peacebuilding.
There will be up to 2 full awards provided by the Humanitarianism & Conflict Response Institute Studentship Committee. This award is only available to students applying for PhD Humanitarianism and Conflict Response.
Key features of this studentship
- Full PhD tuition fees for 3 years (or 6 years part-time).
- Annual UKRI maintenance stipend - (this was £20,780 p/a 2025/26).
- A research training support grant.
How to be considered
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to everything we do at The University of Manchester. We know that a diverse research community drives creativity, productivity and research quality, and strengthens our impact on society and the economy.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and career paths. We encourage interest from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation or transgender status.
This award is open to all nationalities.
In order to be considered for this scholarship you must meet this criteria:
- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
- Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent).
- You must submit your online application for a place on PhD Humanitarianism & Conflict Response by 12 January 2026. Indicate in section 9 of the application your intention to apply for a Humanitarianism & Conflict Response Studentship.
- To enter the PhD Humanitarianism & Conflict Response Studentship competition, you must also submit an application for the ESRC North West Social Science DTP (NWSSDTP).
- Your PhD Humanitarianism & Conflict Response Studentship application will be considered based on your programme application; supporting documents; and your NWSSDTP application.
Your full online application must include:
- A 1,500 word PhD research proposal ; Please state the word count on page 1 of the document.
- A copy of your Bachelor's and Master's academic transcript and certificate. If your Master's degree is pending, please provide an interim transcript.
- An up-to-date academic CV summarising your academic record, employment history, publications and highlighting experience demonstrating your research potential.
- The names of two academic referees, including one from your most recent institution. Your referees will be contacted directly via the Referee Portal following the submission of your application form.
- A certificate or evidence demonstrating your English language ability and proficiency.
Successful candidates will be chosen on the basis of:
- Academic merit and preparedness for research
- Quality and feasibility of research proposal
- Consideration of ethical responsibility
This award will cover:
- Fees (Home or overseas) for 3 years.
- Stipend (maintenance) for 3 years (this was £20,780 p/a 2025/26).
- A research training support grant.
This award does not cover:
- Any costs incurred through a visa application (including the immigration health surcharge).
- Any costs incurred through travel or relocation.
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.
Your complete online application for your preferred PhD programme must be submitted by 12 January 2026.
You must also submit your research council funding application by the given deadlines:
ESRC North West Social Science DTP (NWSSDTP): 5pm GMT, 2 February 2026
We expect to communicate the outcome to applicants by May 2026.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications, as outcomes are determined by independent panels.
If you have any questions about this studentship, please contact hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
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