This funding is available to international students. We particularly encourage applicants from countries in the 'Global South' to apply. 

Academic requirements 

Any prospective international student with: 

• Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and 
• Master's degree in Religions and Theology or 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) 
• Any strong, relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Stage 1: 

You must submit your online application for a place on the PhD Religions and Theology programme by (date tba). 

Stage 2: 

You must also submit the below documents via directly via email to Professor Peter Scott, Director, Lincoln Theological Institute (peter.scott@manchester.ac.uk) by 5pm GMT on (date tba): 

1. an up-to-date CV;
2. a brief statement (maximum 500 words) setting out how the research meets the aims of the Studentship (see above under Specified Use) and the research interests of the Lincoln Theological Institute. 

This award will cover:  

• Fees (home or overseas) for 3.5 years. 
• Annual maintenance stipend (this was £20,780 p/a 2025/26). 

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 If you cannot start your programme by the date mentioned in your studentship offer letter, the award will be withdrawn.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.

Closing date: (date tba) February 2026 

All Stage 2 documents should be submitted via email to Professor Peter Scott, Director, Lincoln Theological Institute (peter.scott@manchester.ac.uk) by 5pm GMT on date tba.  

In advance of this, you must submit your completed PhD Religions and Theology programme application by date tba. 

If you have any questions about this studentship, please contact Prof Peter Scott, Director of the Lincoln Theological Institute (peter.scott@manchester.ac.uk)  

For admissions enquiries, please contact the Humanities Doctoral Academy: hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk