OpenFieldDoctoral Research Fellowship at the School of Advanced Study (SAS)
Fully funded doctoral research fellowship at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) or Institute of Commonwealth Studies investigating imperial and post-colonial histories.
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 Merit or Distinction in Humanities or Historical Sciences
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral dissertation proposal (3,000 words) with detailed literature review
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters from established scholars
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £19,500 annual UKRI-equivalent doctoral studentship for 3 years
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- £4,786 home / £19,200 international (covered by studentship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of London documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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