Bloomberg Philanthropies PhD Studentships in Cities 2027
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is inviting applications for the Bloomberg Philanthropies PhD Studentships in Cities 2027. Two fully funded studentships are available for doctoral research in urban governance, city government innovation, urban leadership, and the future of cities.
The studentship supports outstanding doctoral students seeking to advance knowledge on how cities are governed, led, managed, and transformed in the twenty-first century. It promotes a collaborative model of research that brings together universities and city governments to address pressing challenges facing cities today.
Research Focus Areas:
• City government innovation
• Urban governance
• Urban leadership
• Exploratory and open research on critical uncertainties likely to shape cities over the coming decade
Funding and Benefits:
• Full tuition fee funding
• An annual maintenance stipend of at least £23,805 (2026/27 rate)
• Additional funding to support research-related activities
• Open to applicants of all nationalities
VacancyGap tips:
• You must submit TWO separate applications: one for the LSE doctoral programme, and a separate Bloomberg Philanthropies Studentship Application Form. Missing one of these will disqualify you.
• You are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors before applying.
• Proposals that feature a clear connection to European cities, including the potential for empirical research on the continent, may be particularly competitive.
• You cannot apply if you already hold a PhD, wish to transfer from another PhD programme, or are applying through a 1+3 pathway.
• Check the specific deadline for your chosen department: Sociology, Political Science, and Management close on 3 December 2026. Geography and Environment closes on 13 January 2027. Your references must be received by the relevant funding deadline.
Qualifications
• Applicants must be applying to one of the eligible PhD programmes and meet the programme's entry requirements
• Eligible Programmes: MRes/PhD Political Science, MPhil/PhD Human Geography and Urban Studies, MPhil/PhD Regional and Urban Planning Studies, MPhil/PhD Management - Information Systems and Innovation, MPhil/PhD Sociology
• Intended for candidates starting their doctoral studies
• Students of all nationalities are eligible for funding, although there is a cap on the number of studentships awarded to students from one country
How to apply
• Step 1: Apply for an eligible LSE doctoral programme through the relevant LSE programme prospectus.
• Step 2: Apply for the Bloomberg Philanthropies PhD Studentship by completing the separate Studentship Application Form.
• Application Deadlines: 3 December 2026 (Sociology, Political Science, Management) or 13 January 2027 (Geography and Environment)
• Start Date: September 2027
• Enquiries Email: [email protected]
PUBLIC APPLICATION EMAIL: [email protected]
APPLICATION WEBSITE:
https://www.lse.ac.uk/Cities/education/Bloomberg-Philanthropies-PhD-Studentship-in-Cities
CLOSING DATE: 3 December 2026 / 13 January 2027 (Depending on programme)
