PhD in Small Business & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Doctoral research within the Small Business Research Centre (SBRC) analyzing micro-enterprise financing, ethnic minority entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree with Merit or Distinction in Business, Economics, or Management
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Detailed research proposal (2,500 words), CV, and writing sample
Recommendation letters: 2 academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full faculty doctoral studentship £19,237 annual living stipend and full tuition fee coverage for 3 years
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: £0 (Funded PhD studentship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kingston University London (Kingston Hill Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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