OpenFieldLSE PhD Studentship: Full Tuition & London Living Stipend
LSE's flagship doctoral funding award, awarded purely on academic merit and research potential to approximately 80 top worldwide PhD scholars across all departments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree with distinction in economics, politics, or relevant field
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 (minimum 6.5 in all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE required for Economics, Finance, and Management PhDs (quant > 165)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Substantive 2,500-word research proposal and sample of written work
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition fee waiver plus £21,237/year tax-free living stipend for 4 years
- Application fee
- £90 GBP
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered under LSE Studentship scheme
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 14, 2027 (Funding deadline for Economics & ESRC)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official London School of Economics and Political Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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