Scholarship Overview
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is inviting applications for fully funded research studentships for its MPhil/PhD in Demography (Social/Formal) program for the 2027-28 academic year. Offered by the Department of Methodology, this research program explores population trends, birth and mortality rates, migration, aging, and evolving family structures. Funding is available through Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership awards and LSE PhD Studentships.
Benefits
Selected students receive financial coverage to support their research degree in the United Kingdom:
- Full coverage of program tuition fees.
- An annual living stipend currently listed at £23,805, though the rate may be updated for 2027-28.
- Coverage of the tuition fee gap between domestic and overseas rates for international ESRC recipients.
- Financial support for the duration of the program, which typically lasts three to four years for full-time students depending on prior research training.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to candidates of various nationalities, including Pakistani and other international applicants. Key eligibility requirements include:
- An upper second-class honours undergraduate degree or its international equivalent.
- A Master's degree with high merit (typically at least 65 percent or equivalent) and a high-merit dissertation in a related subject such as Sociology, Demography, Economics, Social Policy, Geography, Public Policy, Gender Studies, or Methodology.
- Proven capability to perform independent research matching the research interests of department faculty.
- Proof of English language proficiency at LSE's research level, such as an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 (with 7.0 in Reading and Writing, and 6.5 in Listening and Speaking) or a PTE Academic score of 70 overall. TOEFL iBT and Cambridge English are also accepted, and official language exemptions may apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply using the LSE online graduate admissions portal by selecting the MPhil/PhD Demography (Social/Formal) program for the 2027-28 session. Applicants must fill out the online form, pay the application assessment fee, and upload their academic transcripts, CV, statement of academic purpose, research proposal, and a writing sample. Candidates must also register two referees to submit letters of recommendation directly. All application materials must be completed and submitted by January 13, 2027, to receive consideration for funding.
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