Make a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. You’ll be joining a dynamic community that inspires talented researchers from all over the planet to progress new ideas for businesses and policymakers that are helping to shape a fairer, more sustainable future.
Funded PhD opportunities
We’re excited to announce that we have a range of funded opportunities available across our seven academic groups. Browse our funded PhD opportunities to discover more about the projects, funding and how to apply.
If you can't find what you're looking for, you can also browse our self-funded PhD opportunities.
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PhD Demographic changes and economic development
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
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PhD Exploring AI implications on employee experience and wellbeing: A longitudinal study
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
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PhD Generative AI and information ecosystems
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
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PhD Governance and implementation of digital responsibility in the tech industry
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
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PhD Intersectionality in the design and delivery of digital mental health services for disadvantaged populations
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics, Design
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
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PhD Just transition in the global south: an investigation into the role of employee collective voice and employer associations in climate change response and post-carbon transformation
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
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PhD The impact of artificial intelligence on employee satisfaction
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Business and Economics
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2025, January 2026
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 27 February 2025
Self-funded PhD opportunities
World-class research takes place across all our schools and departments. We have a vibrant and inspiring community of research students and staff, who work on an incredible range of projects with real world impact.
Browse our self-funded PhD opportunities at Loughborough Business School, or explore our research areas and create your own proposal.

Further information
For further information about funding and writing your research proposal, please see our dedicated webpages.