Dual PhD studentship: University of Surrey and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) at the University of Surrey offers fully funded dual PhD studentships in partnership with the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Start date
1 October 2025Duration
36 monthsApplication deadline
Funding source
The University of Surrey and Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityFunding information
Successful candidates will receive a fee waiver and a UKRI standard stipend for 36 months.
About
We invite applications for the dual PhD programme jointly offered by the SHTM Surrey and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).
This is a Joint PhD Programme leading to dual awards between the two global leading institutions in hospitality and tourism. New PhD students will be jointly admitted to the programme on a full-time basis and will be registered with both institutions from the commencement of their studies.
They will be jointly supervised by expert scholars of both institutions and will spend not less than 18 months in each institution. Each student will be required to complete only one single piece of research to fulfil the award requirements of the two institutions.
Eligibility criteria
Open to any UK or international candidates.
Applicants will need to meet the PhD entry requirements of both institutions.
Standard entry requirements
SHTM Surrey's standard entry requirements can be found on the Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events PhD programme page.
Additionally, applicants should have a topic that aligns with one or more of SHTM's strategic research centres and a minimum of two-years industry-related experience, preferablly at managerial/executive levels.
How to apply
Applicants for the dual PhD studentships will need to make applications to both institutions.
University of Surrey
When making an application to Surrey via the Hospitality, Tourism, Transport and Events PhD programme page. applicants will need to clearly state in the online application form that they are applying for this dual PhD programme and whether they would choose Surrey as the home Institution. The deadline for submitting applications to Surrey as the home institution is 20 January 2025.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
When making an application to Hong Kong PolyU via the RPgAdmission system, applicants should select the 'Dual PhD Degree Programmes' option, specify their proposed supervisors at both institutions and provide accurate information in the 'Programme' section of their online applications. Applicants should also inform PolyU SHTM by email of their application numbers and whether they would choose PolyU as the home Institution. The deadline for submitting applications to Hong Kong PolyU as the Home University is 1 December 2024 (A HK$300 application fee will be chargeable by PolyU).
For applications to either institution, please attach the GSB/1A form (doc).
Studentship FAQs
Read our studentship FAQs to find out more about applying and funding.
Application deadline
Contact details
Research
Studentships at Surrey
We have a wide range of studentship opportunities available.