Study for a PhD
Thinking of Applying for a PhD?
The CDP welcomes PhD applications and encourage potential applicants to get in touch at any time for further information or an informal chat about the application process, potential supervisors, and funding opportunities for PhD research.
If you would like to discuss a PhD proposal with someone at the CDP, please email us directly.
The POLIS website also contains useful information on how to apply for a PhD.
You can find testimonies from past CDP PhD students by clicking here.
Areas of Research Supervision
CDP members are able to supervise PhDs in a diverse range of topic areas including British politics; political parties; parliamentary studies; democratic engagement and activism; political communication; media and democracy; national identity; religion and politics; political ideologies, and many more.
Please see the full list of CDP members for further information on their areas of expertise and contact details.
PhD Scholarship Information
Below is a list some of the major funding opportunities for PhD research at the University of Leeds:
- ESRC WRDTP (open to UK and International)
- AHRC WRCoAH (open to UK and International)
- POLIS Scholarships - PhD Scholarship in Politics and International Studies (UK and International)
- Faculty of Social Sciences scholarships for researchers from UK Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups
- Leeds Doctoral Scholarships (UK only)
- Leeds Opportunity Research Scholarship available to prospective postgraduate researchers from Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnic groups
All of the above include full fees + maintenance.
Other notable scholarships: China Scholarship Council – University of Leeds, Frank Stell scholarship (Yorkshire residents).
Please also see the University of Leeds' research degrees funding webpage for further information.