4-Year Economics PhD Studentships

Are you planning to start an Economics PhD in September 2025? Do not miss the opportunity to apply for one of the University of Liverpool Management School’s (ULMS) 4-year Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTF).

Receiving an ULMS GTF gives you the funds to launch your academic career, while you gain valuable teaching training and experience to become a rounded scholar:

• £19,237 annual maintenance grant*
• Full coverage of PhD programme fees
• Higher education teacher training and practice

Deadline: Monday 6 January 2025, 12:00 (UK time)

What is a Graduate Teaching Fellowship?

A GTF is a studentship for full-time Economics PhD students which provides substantial financial support and an opportunity to gain experience as a higher education (HE) teacher.

This means that as well as pursuing your PhD research, you will also be involved in a fixed number of teaching hours during your time with us.

What financial support will I receive?

As a Management School Graduate Teaching Fellow you will receive an annual £19,237 maintenance grant* and full coverage of your programme fees for four years.

GTFs are compatible with external bursaries, as well as other PGR funds for postgraduate research students offered by the Management School, including a £700 per year GTF allowance (available from Year 2) and the Conference Support Scheme.

What does the GTF training consist of?

In year one, alongside your specific PhD research modules, you will also complete a short teacher training programme by the University of Liverpool.

As well as gaining a formal HE teaching qualification, you will learn key pedagogical skills for the academic job market, primarily through shadowing mentored classroom involvement.

During the remaining of your PhD, you will have the opportunity to put your research skills into practice while you complete your doctoral research thesis.

Who are the GTFs for?

If you have a relevant master’s degree and are planning to start your PhD studies in the academic year 2025/26, our GTFs are the ideal funding opportunity for you.

We welcome applications from those with an Upper Seconds Class or a First-Class Honours master’s degree in economics, however we also consider students from related and relevant disciplines.

You will also need to submit a strong research proposal in areas including, but not limited to:

• Micro theory (mechanism design, matching)
• Applied micro (discrimination, labour, health)
• Macroeconomics (macro policy, macro-finance, international trade)
• Econometrics and financial econometrics
• Political economy
• Industrial organisation
• Sports economics. 

When we evaluate your application, we will also consider how your research idea fits with our current themes and our academics' areas of specialisation, and your teaching potential. 

*Stipend amount of £19,237 for 2025/26 is for guidance purposes only and is subject to change.

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