Lancaster University - Department of Economics - Lancaster University Management School Qualification Type: PhD Location: Lancaster Funding for: UK Students, EU Students Funding amount: Not Specified Hours: Full Time Placed On: 15th December 2025 Closes: 16th March 2026 The Department of Economics at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is inviting applications for entry into its PhD programme. The PhD programme is a 4-year programme and is open to students who have completed a Masters…
degree in Economics (or a related field). Our PhD programme is aimed at high-calibre students who wish to pursue a research career in academia, government, research organisations, or in business. Research areas The wide variety of research areas within our department include Behavioural and Experimental Economics; Labour, Education and Health Economics; Macroeconomics and Financial Markets; Political Economy and International Trade; Industrial Organisation; Economic Theory. We also host a modern experimental lab known as LExEL and the International Housing Market Observatory . Funding opportunities LUMS and ESRC scholarships are available for outstanding students from all nationalities. The scholarships cover tuition fees for four years and include a generous living allowance. Information session We are inviting you to attend an online information session about LUMS PhD programmes on 13th January 2026, 12:00-13:30 (GMT). Prospective students will obtain information about our PhD programme and the application process, funding, our world-leading research, living in Lancaster, and job opportunities after graduation. To attend, please register at LUMS PhD Studentship & Funding information session - Events - Lancaster University The online information session will be presented by the Directors of LUMS Doctoral Programmes. Important deadlines We recruit candidates on a continuous basis. Application deadline for ESRC scholarships: 2nd February 2026. Application deadline for LUMS scholarships: 16th March 2026. We will be reviewing the applications received after this date as they may still be eligible for funding from a department. However, to maximize your chances of receiving a scholarship, we advise all candidates to submit their application as soon as possible. Further details about all these awards can be found at: Funding for PhD | Lancaster University For more information, contact Sarah Patterson or Matthew Watson at: lums-phd@lancaster.ac.uk To apply, go to: www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/postgraduate/apply-for-phd
