Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships 2026 for Masters & PhD Studies in the UK

The Leverhulme Centenary Doctoral Scholarships provide full funding for doctoral studies at UK universities, with pathways including Master’s + PhD routes and special provisions for underrepresented groups. The award supports interdisciplinary doctoral programmes and is administered through partner UK universities that recruit PhD students alongside Leverhulme funding.

Full tuition fees, maintenance stipend, extra research and training funds, and potential postdoctoral funding opportunities after graduation.

UK students (home fees) and international students (limited places per university); UK low-income or Black students without a Master’s may apply for the Master’s + PhD route.

Apply via UK universities that are awarded LCDS funding; applicants cannot apply directly to the Leverhulme Trust.