PhD Research Studentships in Management
Fully funded PhD studentships in management studies at King's Business School starting October 2027.
Best for:Best for prospective doctoral researchers with a strong background in management studies seeking fully funded PhD opportunities.
Overview
King's Business School invites applications for fully funded, full-time PhD studentships across its core management research areas, including human resource management, marketing, public services management, and strategy. Successful candidates will pursue an independent research project leading to a doctoral degree while receiving comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees and a living stipend. Applicants are expected to secure supervisory support prior to submitting their application through the university portal. The program aims to train future leaders and researchers in academic and professional management fields.
What you'll do
- Conduct original, independent research within an approved management sub-field
- Prepare and author a doctoral thesis for examination
- Participate in departmental seminars, academic workshops, and research training
- Engage with potential supervisors to refine research proposals before application
- Take advantage of optional teaching and research assistant opportunities
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; meeting the university's standard postgraduate English language entry requirements
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated academic excellence in management or related social sciences
- Ability to formulate a coherent and viable independent research proposal
- Prior communication and alignment with a potential academic supervisor
- Open to applicants who qualify as Home or International for fee purposes
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01 (Europe/London)
Applicants must first contact potential academic supervisors to discuss their research proposal and secure supervisory support. Afterward, submit the formal application through the King's College London postgraduate admissions portal before the deadline.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Transcripts
- Reference letters
Contact
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