Do you have a master’s degree in economics and want to do a PhD in London? The Department of Economics at City St George’s, University of London is offering four fully funded PhD studentships for October 2027. Each covers full tuition fees, a stipend and research expenses for three years. Applicants who don’t win a full studentship are considered for a partial award with a full fee waiver and paid teaching. UK, EU and international students can apply. To be considered for funding, apply by 30 November 2026.
Studentship at a Glance
- University: City St George’s, University of London
- Department: Economics
- Full studentships: 4 (two departmental, one School, one SENSS Doctoral Training Partnership)
- Full award covers: Tuition fees, a stipend and research expenses for the first three years
- Partial award: Full fee waiver (UK and international) for three years, up to 180 hours of paid teaching a year and £1,500 in research expenses
- Open to: UK, EU and international students
- Start: October 2027 (full-time 3 years; part-time 7 years)
- Funding deadline: 30 November 2026
- Self-funded deadline: 30 June 2027
About the Department
City St George’s Department of Economics has more than 50 academics working in three research groups: macroeconomics and finance, applied economics, and economic theory. Its PhD graduates have gone on to careers in academia and at institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and central banks around the world.
Benefits
Full studentship (4 available):
- Full tuition fees for three years, for UK or international students
- A stipend for living costs. The amount isn’t published, and the department describes it as “generous”.
- Research expenses
Partial studentship (for strong applicants without a full award):
- Full tuition fee waiver for three years, covering international fees too
- Guaranteed paid teaching of up to 180 hours a year, after a competence-based interview
- £1,500 in research expenses over three years
The partial award doesn’t include a stipend, so you’d rely on teaching income and other funding for living costs in London.
Eligibility
- An MSc in Economics or a closely related field
- A clear research interest that matches the department’s expertise
- Any nationality. UK, EU and international students can all apply.
- Meet the university’s English language requirements, if English isn’t your first language
About the SENSS studentship: one of the four awards comes from the SENSS Doctoral Training Partnership, which has its own eligibility rules. The department supports applicants for it, but check SENSS’s conditions for international candidates.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Contact potential supervisors first. The department advises reviewing faculty research and discussing your project before you apply.
- Write a sharp research proposal with a clear question, data and methods, and link it to one of the three research groups.
- Show strong quantitative training in econometrics, maths and programming (Stata, R, Python or MATLAB).
- Apply by 30 November. Later applications aren’t considered for funding.
- Highlight teaching experience if you have it, since partial awards include paid teaching.
How to Apply
- Read the PhD in Economics programme information on the City St George’s website.
- Contact one or more potential supervisors about your research project.
- Apply online through the university’s application portal.
- Submit by 30 November 2026 to be considered for funding, or by 30 June 2027 if self-funded.
Read the official PhD Studentship in Economics advert
City St George’s PhD in Economics programme page
