Economics Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Funded PhD

University of Leicester - Economics at the University of Leicester

Starting date: 21 September 2026

Overview

We are pleased to offer four fully funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships to join our PhD in Economics within the School of Economics, commencing on 21 September 2026.

We welcome applications in all areas of Economics, including Financial Economics.

The studentships are available for full-time on-campus registrants of our PhD Economics programme.

Funding comprises a full UK or Overseas tuition fee waiver, along with a combined annual stipend and salary package totalling £20,780 per year (based on current 2025/26 rates; 2026/27 rates to be confirmed). Funding is provided for four years, subject to an annual progress review.

About Graduate Teaching Assistantships

GTA studentships allow research students to fund their PhD through part-time teaching work with the University. Successful candidates are required to undertake teaching or other duties within Economics normally not exceeding six to seven contact hours per week during term time—while conducting research leading to the successful completion of a PhD.

As part of PhD training, GTAs’ teaching supports undergraduate and postgraduate students’ learning in tutorials and seminars, focusing on knowledge development and the application of principles set out in lectures and course materials. Training and support are provided to help them develop teaching related skills and enhance professional competencies. GTAs are responsible to the Head of School.

Entry requirements and application

The studentships are open to UK and Overseas applicants.

Applicants are required to hold a UK Bachelor Degree with at least a 2:1 and a Master's Degree or overseas equivalent. The University of Leicester English language requirements apply.

Applicants should prepare their Research proposal using our Proposal Form.

For further information and to apply to these studentships please click the above 'Apply' button.