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Bowes Chair PhD Studentship

Funding
Funded
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
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Subject area
Politics
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Overview

This fully funded PhD studentship supports individuals of outstanding potential researching democratisation, nationalism, and ethnicity studies in Central and Eastern Europe or in comparative contexts.

About this opportunity

The Bowes Chair PhD Studentship offers an excellent opportunity to pursue doctoral research on any aspect of democratisation, nationalism, or ethnicity studies, broadly defined, with a regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe or through comparative work involving other global regions.

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Who is this for?

This studentship is suited to candidates with academic excellence, holding (or expecting to complete) a Master’s degree at merit level (2:1 equivalent or above) in a related discipline.

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How to apply

  1. 1. Contact supervisors

    Please email your initial application to Professor Erika Harris: e.harris@liverpool.ac.uk, CC: hlcscholarships@liverpool.ac.uk  by 30 June 2026

    Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of July and invited to an online interview. The successful candidate will then be invited to a formal application via the application portal.

    Supervisor  Email address Staff profile URL Lead supervisor (select 1)
    Professor Erika Harris e.harris@liverpool.ac.uk https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/erika-harris ☒

  2. 2. Prepare your application documents

    Please include the following:

    • Academic CV
    • MA transcript (or partial transcript where the full transcript is not available yet) graded 2:1 or above
    • 2-page Expression of interest which should include:
    • Academic CV
    • MA transcript (or partial transcript where the full transcript is not available yet) graded 2:1 or above
    • Expression of Interest document (2 A4 pages maximum, font 11) which includes a proposal of your intended research, including project title, research question(s), gap or puzzle to be addressed, academic relevance, tentative methodology, and references.

  3. 3. Apply

    Finally, register and apply online. You'll receive an email acknowledgment once you've submitted your application. We'll be in touch with further details about what happens next.

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Funding your PhD

This studentship covers:
• Full tuition fees for UK students
• Maintenance stipend of £15,000 per year for 3 years (subject to annual inflation)

The Bowes Chair PhD Studentship offers an excellent opportunity to pursue doctoral research on any aspect of democratisation, nationalism, or ethnicity studies, broadly defined, with a regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe or through comparative work involving other global regions.

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Contact us

Have a question about this research opportunity or studying a PhD with us? Please get in touch with us, using the contact details below, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Professor Erika Harris
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