CCCU PhD Scholarship in Education 2026: Education Values and Impact

Applications are open for a PhD scholarship at Canterbury Christ Church University focusing on Education Values and Impact. The scholarship supports a full-time PhD student conducting research on how education can create spaces to engage children's and young people's values and how these values manifest across generations, using creative and visual research methods. The successful candidate will receive a salary, tuition fee waiver for three years, and a annual expense allowance, among other opportunities to conduct the proposed research.

Full tuition fee waiver for 3 years; annual stipend £21,805; annual research allowance £500; opportunity to gain teaching experience (150 hours across years 2 and 3).

Applicants should have both an undergraduate degree and an MA in Education or a related discipline (or two related disciplines); non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency; applicants must apply for both a place on the PhD programme and the scholarship by the deadline; start in September 2026; must reside in the UK within commuting distance to CCCU campuses; must undertake 150 hours of teaching-related work during years 2 and 3.

Discuss research ideas with a potential supervisor, complete the research proposal form, and submit the application for a scholarship alongside PhD admission.