Kickstart your academic career with a fully funded four-year Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) at the University of Liverpool Management School. This opportunity supports exceptional PhD candidates in Economics, offering full tuition coverage, an annual stipend, and hands-on teaching experience. The program begins October 2026 and provides comprehensive research and pedagogical training to prepare you for a successful academic future.

Key Information

About the Opportunity

The University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS) invites applications for its Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs), designed to provide aspiring economists with an integrated path toward academic excellence. These four-year fully funded PhD fellowships combine rigorous research training with structured teaching experience.

As a GTF, you will not only undertake cutting-edge research within the field of Economics but also gain practical teaching experience, supported by formal higher education training from the university.

Programme Highlights

• Comprehensive PhD Research Training: Focused modules in advanced economics, econometrics, and quantitative methods.

• Teaching Experience: Fixed number of teaching hours each year to build higher education pedagogical skills.

• Financial Support: Full tuition fee waiver plus an annual maintenance stipend (£19,237 for 2025/26, subject to revision).

• Teacher Training Qualification: Completion of a formal teaching qualification in Year 1, providing a strong foundation for academic careers.

Eligible Research Areas

Candidates are encouraged to propose research in the following (but not limited to) areas:

• Microeconomic theory

• Applied microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Econometrics and financial econometrics

• Political economy

• Industrial organisation

• Sports economics

Who Should Apply

Applicants should hold a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Economics or a closely related discipline, ideally at merit level or higher. Strong quantitative and programming skills are essential, along with the ability to produce a high-quality research proposal that aligns with the School’s expertise.

Application Process

1. Identify Supervisors:
   Review the list of Economics experts at the University of Liverpool to identify potential supervisors who match your research interests.
   Key contacts include:

   • Dr. Balazs Murakozy (Director of Studies, Economics PhD)

   • Professor Nick de Roos (Co-Director of Research)

   • Professor Ian Burn (Co-Director of Research)

2. Prepare Application Documents:

   • Research Proposal (with clear alignment to the fellowship theme)

   • Academic Transcripts and Certificates

   • Personal Statement (mention “ULMS-GTF-2026”)

   • CV and Passport (for international applicants)

   • English Language Proficiency Certificate (if applicable)

   • References from two referees

3. Submit Online Application:

   • Select Economics – Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) as your programme.

   • Under “Finance,” choose “Sponsor” and enter “ULMS-GTF-2026.”

   • Include “ULMS-GTF-2026” as the first line of your personal statement.

Applications must be received by 2 January 2026 (5 PM UK time). Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, and successful applicants will be notified before the second funding round begins in Spring 2026.

Funding & Benefits

Successful fellows receive:

• £19,237 annual stipend (subject to annual review)

• Full PhD fee coverage for four years

• Comprehensive teaching experience and certification

• Networking opportunities within an international academic community

Contact Information

For any queries regarding the PhD or the application process, please contact the Postgraduate Research Team at the University of Liverpool Management School.

📧 Email: pgresearch@liverpool.ac.uk
🌍 Website: University of Liverpool Management School