Arts & Humanities Studentships at King’s College London (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the Arts & Humanities Doctoral Studentships at King’s College London for the 2026 academic year. This prestigious scholarship programme is designed for PhD students pursuing research in various Arts & Humanities disciplines, including English, History, Philosophy, Theology, Music, Film Studies, and many more. The programme offers both fully funded and fees-only studentships, with the fully funded option covering tuition fees, an annual stipend of £22,780, and additional research support.

Both UK and international students are eligible to apply, with up to 30% of awards available for international candidates. The application deadline is 13 February 2026 at 5pm, and successful candidates will begin their studies in October 2026. There is no application fee mentioned for this scholarship programme. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• University: King’s College London
• Degree Level: PhD (Doctorate)
• Field of Study: Arts & Humanities disciplines
• Number of Awards: 13 fully funded studentships + 4 fees-only studentships
• Funding Type: Fully funded and fees-only options available
• Eligible Nationalities: UK and international students
• Application Deadline: 13 February 2026 at 5pm
• Duration: 3.5 years (full-time) or 7 years (part-time)
• Annual Stipend: £22,780 (for fully funded studentships, 2025/26 rate)
• Application Fee: Not mentioned

Available Funding

The programme offers:

• 13 fully funded studentships (including 2 AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards)
• 4 fees-only studentships

Eligible Programmes

These studentships cover all PhD programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities:

• Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies
• Classics
• Comparative Literature
• Creative Writing
• Culture, Media & Creative Industries
• Digital Humanities
• English
• Film Studies
• French
• German
• History
• Interdisciplinary Humanities
• Music
• Palaeography & Manuscript Studies
• Philosophy
• Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies
• Theology & Religious Studies

Important: Students on or applying to other programmes are not eligible to apply.

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Who Can Apply

• Both UK and international applicants are eligible
• Up to 30% of studentships can be awarded to international applicants
• Current King’s doctoral students are eligible if they will have completed no more than 12 months of full-time study (or 24 months part-time) by October 1, 2026
• AHRC studentships can only be awarded for new projects starting in October 2026

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Fully Funded Studentship Benefits

If you receive a fully funded studentship, you’ll get:

• Funding for 3.5 years (full-time) or 7 years (part-time)
• Full tuition fees covered, including international fees
• Annual stipend (UKRI rate: £22,780 including London Weighting Allowance for 2025/26)
• Research training and support
• Access to dedicated postgraduate researcher workspace on the Strand campus
• Access to additional funds to support research travel, fieldwork and conference attendance

Please note: UK Visa and Health surcharges are not covered for international students.

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Fees-Only Studentship Benefits

If you receive a fees-only studentship, you’ll get:

• Full tuition fees covered, including international fees
• Research training and support
• Access to dedicated postgraduate researcher workspace on the Strand campus
• Access to additional funds to support research travel, fieldwork and conference attendance

You can indicate on your application whether you wish to be considered for both funding streams. Applying for a fees-only scholarship will not affect your fully funded studentship application.

Please note: UK Visa and Health surcharges are not covered for international students.

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Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Quality of the proposal (50% weighting)
• Preparedness of the applicant (25% weighting)
• Feasibility of the proposed research (15% weighting)
• Fit with the aims of King’s Doctoral School for Arts & Humanities (10% weighting)

The project’s capacity to:

• Transcend traditional disciplinary, geographical and/or cultural boundaries; and/or
• Bring sustainable benefits to society at any level or scale; and/or
• Develop new and innovative approaches to subjects within our fields

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 13 February 2026 at 5pm
• Outcomes announced: Mid-April 2026
• Start date: 1 October 2026

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How to Apply

Follow these steps to complete your application:

1. Read the Assessment Criteria above
2. Apply for the Arts & Humanities Doctoral Studentship (Click here for the form)
3. Complete the EDI Monitoring Form (Click here to complete the form)
4. Apply for your chosen programme via King’s Apply (enter funding code 2627DLA on your application)

PDF versions are available to help with planning, but submissions must be made using the online forms. Emailed PDFs will not be accepted.