AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA)

About the project

Applicants should apply for study at the University of Southampton with their research proposal to their preferred PhD programme/department using the standard application form PhD Application | Research | University of Southampton by 26th March 2026.

In order to be considered for the studentship, applicants must also complete the following additional form 2026/27 AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award - additional application information – Fill in form by 26th March 2026.

Details of what you need to do to make an application for PhD study, and how you can apply, can be found here PhD Application | Research | University of Southampton . Additional support can be obtained directly from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at fah-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk.

Further information about what to expect as an AHRC DLA postgraduate researcher and eligibility criteria is outlined below:

As an AHRC DLA postgradute researcher you will:

• Conduct an independent research project achievable in 3.5 years in any aspect of Arts and Humanities offered within the Faculty
• Undertake a funded 3-month placement project which can be completed flexibly (part-time or in several blocks)
• Receive a scholarship for up to 3.75 years to complete your PhD (including the placement)
• Join a regional hub providing innovative training and development opportunities
• Have applied for a place on a PhD programme at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities; all eligible applicants offered a place at the University of Southampton will be submitted to the Landscape Award for consideration,
• Expect to begin their PhD studies in Autumn 2026,
• Have an outstanding academic record, or equivalent experience of working at an outstanding level in a relevant field,
• Be resident within the UK for the duration of their studies and live within a reasonable distance to the University of Southampton.

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