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MPhil/PhD Studentship 2026 – Pan-African Frontiers Scholarship
Fully Funded Doctoral Study at SOAS University of London

SOAS University of London
Department of Politics & International Studies

Program Location
• London

 Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree (Merit or Distinction preferred)

• Strong academic background in relevant fields

• Meet PhD admission requirements at SOAS

• Open to international applicants (including African students)

• Strong research and analytical skills

The MPhil/PhD Studentship 2026 at SOAS University of London is a fully funded doctoral opportunity under the Pan-African Frontiers: Reparative Futures and Global Order project.

This prestigious program brings together scholars exploring critical global issues through a Pan-African lens, including historical justice, reparations, and the transformation of global governance systems.

PhD candidates will engage in interdisciplinary research connecting Africa and its diaspora, while working alongside leading academics and international research networks. The program is ideal for students passionate about shaping future global policy, justice systems, and African-centered scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree (Merit or Distinction preferred)

• Strong academic background in relevant fields

• Meet PhD admission requirements at SOAS

• Open to international applicants (including African students)

• Strong research and analytical skills

Funding / Salary Benefits
Fully funded package includes:
• Full tuition fees (Home & International)
• Annual stipend: ~£20,622
• Duration: 3 years (full-time)
• Paid teaching opportunities
• Access to global academic and policy networks

Program Level
• Postgraduate (MPhil/PhD – Doctoral level)

Key Research Areas
• Pan-Africanism & Global Order
• Reparations & Historical Justice
• Colonial Legacies & Institutional Reform
• Africa & Diaspora Studies
• Global Inequality & Governance

15 mei 2026

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