PhD in Economic Theory

The Department of Economics at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is inviting applications for entry into its PhD programme./nThe PhD programme is a 4-year programme and is open to students who have completed a Masters degree in Economics (or a related field)./nOur PhD programme is aimed at high-calibre students who wish to pursue a research career in academia, government, research organisations, or in business./nResearch areas include Behavioural and Experimental Economics; Labour, Education and Health Economics; Macroeconomics and Financial Markets; Political Economy and International Trade; Industrial Organisation; Economic Theory./nWe also host a modern experimental lab known as LExEL and the International Housing Market Observatory./nFunding opportunities: LUMS and ESRC scholarships are available for outstanding students from all nationalities. The scholarships cover tuition fees for four years and include a generous living allowance./nInformation session: online information session on 13 January 2026, 12:00-13:30 (GMT). To attend, please register at LUMS PhD Studentship & Funding information session - Events - Lancaster University./nImportant deadlines: We recruit candidates on a continuous basis. Application deadline for ESRC scholarships: 2nd February 2026. Application deadline for LUMS scholarships: 16th March 2026./nFor more information, contact Sarah Patterson or Matthew Watson at: [email protected]/nTo apply, go to: www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/postgraduate/apply-for-phd