Graduate Teaching Fellowships Economics PhD Students

Position: Four Year Fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowships for Economics PhD Students
Overview Kickstart your academic career with full financial support for your Economics PhD and gain expert skills in research and teaching with our Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTF).About this opportunityAre you planning to start an Economics PhD in October 2026? Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for one of the University of Liverpool Management School’s 4-year GTFs. A GTF is a studentship for full-time PhD students which provides substantial financial support and an opportunity to gain experience as a higher education (HE) teacher. This means that as well as pursuing your PhD research, you’ll also be involved in a fixed number of teaching hours during your time with us. In year one, alongside your specific PhD research modules, you’ll complete a short teacher training programme by the University of Liverpool. As well as gaining a formal HE teaching qualification, you’ll learn key pedagogical skills for the academic job market, primarily through shadowing mentored classroom involvement. During the remainder of your PhD, you’ll have the opportunity to put your research skills into practice while completing your doctoral research thesis.Who is this for?You’ll need a UK master’s degree, or international equivalent, in economics or a related discipline, preferably at merit or above, plus demonstrable quantitative and programming skills. You’ll also need to submit a strong research proposal in areas including, but not limited to:

• Microeconomics theory
• Applied microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Econometrics and financial econometrics
• Political economy
• Industrial organisation
• Sports economics

To discuss the entry requirements for this programme please contact the Management School’s Postgraduate Research Team. How to apply

• Contact supervisors
• You should suggest potential supervisors in your application. To find academics that align with your intended research project, please check our list of Economics experts. If you need advice on appropriate supervisors, you’re welcome to contact:
  • Economics PhD Director of Studies, Dr Balazs Murakozy
  • Economics Group Co-Director of Research, Professor Nick de Roos
  • Economics Group Co-Director of Research, Professor Ian Burn
• Prepare your application documents
• You may need the following documents to complete your online application:
  • A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake)
  • University transcripts and degree certificates to date
  • Passport details (international applicants only)
  • English language certificates (international applicants only)
  • A personal statement (include ‘ULMS-GTF-2026 studentship’ in your title)
  • A curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Contact details for two proposed supervisors
  • Names and contact details of two referees.
• 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. You can apply for our GTFs in one of the two funding calls available this academic year. Online applications for round one are now open. Submit your application before Friday 2 January 2026 at 5pm UK time, following the steps below:
  • Select the ‘Economics – Doctor in Philosophy (PhD)’ option as your programme of study
  • In the ‘Finance’ section, select funding source ‘Sponsor’ and insert ‘ULMS-GTF-2026’ in the box below
  • Also include ‘ULMS-GTF-2026’ as the first line of your personal statement.
  
  When we evaluate your application, we’ll consider how your research idea fits with our current themes and our academics’ areas of specialisation, as well as your teaching potential. We’ll then let you know whether we’d like you to progress on to the next stage of the application process, in which case we’ll invite you for an interview. You’ll be informed of our final decision before the second funding call starts in the springtime.Funding your PhDReceiving one of our GTFs gives you the funds to launch your academic career, while you gain valuable teaching training and experience to become a rounded scholar:
  • £20,780 annual maintenance grant*
  • Full coverage of PhD programme fees
  • HE teacher training and practice.
  
  GTFs are compatible with external bursaries, as well as other funds for postgraduate research students offered by the Management School, including a £700 per year GTF allowance (available from Year
  2) and the Conference Support Scheme. Please, be aware our GTFs aren’t compatible with other studentships, such as those offered by the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership and the China Scholarship Council. Stipend amount of £20,780 for 2025/26. Subject to Change.Contact usHave 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. Stipend amount of £20,780 for 2025/26. Subject to Change.#J-18808-Ljbffr