PhD/MSc+PhD in Economics

The Department of Economics at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is inviting applications for entry into its PhD and Integrated PhD programmes. The PhD programme is a 4-year programme and is open to students who have completed a Masters degree in Economics. The Integrated PhD programme is a 5-year programme which consists of a 1-year MSc plus 4-year PhD. The Integrated PhD programme is open to students who have completed their bachelor’s degree in economics (or related field). Our PhD/Integrated PhD programmes are 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 UK Housing Market Observatory.

Funding Opportunities

LUMS and ESRC scholarships are available for outstanding students from all nationalities. The scholarships cover tuition fees for three years and include a generous living allowance. For exceptional candidates, this year the Economics Department will also have a Doctoral Research Associate position available, which covers tuition fees for four years and pays a generous salary for the duration of your studies.

Information Session

We are inviting you to attend an online information session about LUMS PhD programmes on 13 January 2025, 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 PhD at Lancaster University Management School Online Information Session. 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: 3^rd February 2025.

Application deadline for LUMS scholarships: 17^th March 2025.

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

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