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Start a PhD at QBS - fully funded

Queen's Business School has three full-time PhD projects that are fully funded by the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE). Discover these opportunities and immerse yourself in research that matters.

The DfE studentships cover full tuition fees and substantial living costs for three years. The funding is primarily available to UK and ROI nationals, and EU nationals with settled status. The University can allocate up to 30% of DfE studentships to international applicants (DfE International Studentships cover a stipend and full tuition fees). All applicants must meet the academic criteria.

Deadline: Friday 30 January 2026.

QUEEN'S BUSINESS SCHOOL

Project title: Towards a Good Jobs Economy: Job Quality, Wellbeing, and Policy Futures in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Project title: Propelling productivity in Northern Ireland: Understanding the Contribution of Capital to Productivity Growth

Project title: Using the 2021 Earnings and Employees Study to Improve Our Understanding of the Northern Ireland Labour Market

Interested applicants should follow the PhD project links above to find the best fit for you, make contact with the relevant PhD project supervisor, and then apply via the Queen's Postgraduate Portal. For general enquiries: qbspgr@qub.ac.uk 

 

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

Apply for PhD Research at Queen's

VIBRANT COMMUNITY

Passionate students and leading academics making a difference

FULLY FUNDED

Tax-free annual living allowance (approx. £19k) for three years

REPUTATION & LOCATION

A Top 200 Russell Group university set in a buzzing and affordable city

STRONG SUPPORT

Research training support and development opportunities