LSE–Women’s Budget Group Gender Studentship 2026
London School of Economics (LSE) & Women’s Budget Group – United Kingdom
Location: London, United Kingdom
The LSE–Women’s Budget Group Gender Studentship 2026 offers a fully funded PhD opportunity for students interested in gender, care responsibilities, and social policy. This collaborative studentship provides access to world-class supervision, research resources, and opportunities to influence real-world gender and care policy.
Research Focus
“Conceptualizing the Diversity of Care Responsibilities and Understanding the Gendered Policy Implications.”
Research will explore how care work — including childcare, eldercare, and disability care — affects gender equality, employment, and social policy.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
• Hold (or expect) a Master’s degree in gender studies, sociology, social policy, or related fields
• Demonstrate strong interest in gender inequality, care work, and economic policy
• Have skills in quantitative or mixed-methods research (desirable)
• Apply to the LSE MPhil/PhD in Gender Studies and reference this Collaborative Studentship in the Statement of Purpose
• Be open to applicants of all nationalities
• No application fee required
Funding / Coverage
The studentship is fully funded and includes:
• Full tuition fees (UK & international students)
• Annual stipend: approx. £22,780 (2025/26 rate)
• Duration: 3.5 years (starting September 2026)
• Supervision by leading gender policy researchers at LSE & WBG
• Access to ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership workshops, training, and data resources
10 december 2025