Rankin PhD Studentship for Postgraduate Study in Egyptology, UK
PhD Studentship Overview
The Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool is now accepting applications for the prestigious Rankin PhD Studentship in Egyptology 2025. This fully funded doctoral scholarship offers exceptional opportunities for UK students to pursue advanced PhD research in Egyptology, while benefiting from the global reputation of one of the UK’s top Russell Group universities. The award includes full university tuition fees for 3 years, making it one of the most competitive UK PhD scholarships available for home students interested in archaeology, history, and higher education funding.
Eligibility: UK (home) students with a First-Class Master’s degree (or equivalent). Applicants must not hold any other concurrent scholarships, grants, student loans, fellowships, or doctoral funding programs.
About the University
The University of Liverpool, founded in 1881, is a leading public research university in the UK, recognized worldwide for academic excellence. As a member of the Russell Group, it consistently ranks among top universities offering PhD programs, postgraduate scholarships, MBA degrees, online learning, law degrees, and medical research opportunities. It is also highly regarded for its international partnerships and study abroad programs.
Deadline: Friday, 20 June 2025, at 12 noon (GMT).
Brief Description
University: University of Liverpool
Department: Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
Course: PhD in Egyptology
Award: Full tuition fees (£5,006 for 2025/26)
Mode of Study: Full-time / Online Learning
Number of Awards: 1
Nationality: UK (Home students only)
Eligibility & Requirements
- UK resident (Home student) status
- First-Class Master’s degree (or expected)
- Must not hold other PhD scholarships, postgraduate loans, MBA scholarships, law school grants, or international fellowships
- Admitted to PhD Egyptology at University of Liverpool
Application Documents
- Updated academic CV
- Research Proposal (up to 1,500 words with bibliography)
- Official Transcripts
- Future Career Statement – showing alignment with PhD scholarships, research funding, student loans, and academic career opportunities
- Details of proposed supervisory team
Final Submission
Email Subject Line: “Rankin Egyptology PhD scholarship application – University of Liverpool”
The Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool announces the Rankin PhD Studentship. This fees-only scholarship supports one outstanding student for PhD in Egyptology starting October 2025. Covers university tuition for 3 years.
Eligible: UK (home) students with First-Class Master’s or equivalent. No concurrent scholarships allowed.
About the University
The University of Liverpool is a prestigious public research university, part of the Russell Group, known for academic excellence and innovation since 1881.
Deadline: Friday, 20 June 2025, at 12 noon (GMT).
Brief Description
University: University of Liverpool
Department: Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
Course: PhD in Egyptology
Award: Full-time university fees (£5,006 for 2025/26)
Mode: Online
Number of Awards: 1
Nationality: UK (Home students)
Eligibility & Requirements
- Must be a UK resident (Home student)
- First-Class Master’s degree (or expected)
- No other doctoral funding or scholarships held
- Admitted to PhD Egyptology at University of Liverpool
Application Documents
- Updated CV
- Research Proposal (Max 1,500 words with bibliography)
- Academic Transcripts
- Future Career Plans & Scholarship Fit
- Proposed Supervisory Team details
Final Submission
Subject Line: “Rankin Egyptology PhD scholarship application”