Midlands4Cities
Doctoral Training Partnerships
AHRC PhD funding for UK and International Applicants
The Midlands4Cities Arts and Humanities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C) is an AHRC-funded collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University, University of Warwick, Coventry University, De Montfort University, University of Leicester, Nottingham Trent University, and The University of Nottingham.
Apply for M4C funding
The deadline to submit an expression of interest form has now passed. If you need further support, please email M4C@bcu.ac.uk.
M4C provides combined research expertise for the professional and personal development of the next generation of arts and humanities doctoral researchers. It delivers excellence in all aspects of research supervision and training and provides access to a wide range of facilities, cohort events, and placement opportunities with regional, national, and international partners in the cultural, creative, and heritage sectors.
For 2025 entry, Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership is offering up to 87 fully funded PhD studentships for eligible students in arts and humanities through an Open Competition and 23 studentships through Collaborative Doctoral Awards (CDA). CDA projects provide diverse and unique project opportunities with national, regional, and local partner organisations.
For full details of eligibility, funding, research supervision areas and CDA projects, and for dates of our November application writing workshops, please visit the M4C website or contact enquiries@midlands4cities.ac.uk.
Arts and Humanities Research Degrees
Media and Cultural Studies
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Find out moreInternational Applicants
International applicants must comply with all international admissions requirements, including a valid Academic IELTS certificate with an overall score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5 or equivalent. We encourage international applicants to visit the international pages of the BCU website for full information.
If you are unsure of your status, UKCISA provides information on tuition fees to help you assess your fee status, with guidance on whether you have UK or international student status.
