Funding & benefits
“Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History in the United Kingdom has opened the position Assistant Professor in International Development. Subject areas covered include Social Sciences. Pay and conditions, as stated by London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History: "Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website." Eligibility, as stated by London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History: "Ideally, candidates should have experience of empirical fieldwork-based research, and a desire to advance social science theory as evidenced by publications in highly rated social science and development journals or books." The closing date is 1 December 2026.
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Academic background: The Department of International Development invites applications for an Assistant Professor in International Development. We are a vibrant multidisciplinary department seeking candidates with the potential to perform world-class research and teaching on contemporary development problems while working within and advancing social science disciplines.
“Ideally, candidates should have experience of empirical fieldwork-based research, and a desire to advance social science theory as evidenced by publications in highly rated social science and development journals or books.”
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity. The decisive requirement, in London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History's words, is: "Ideally, candidates should have experience of empirical fieldwork-based research, and a desire to advance social science theory as evidenced by publications in highly rated social science and development journals or books." There are 34 days until the closing date — enough time to gather references and transcripts if you begin promptly.
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- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
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Application process
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- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Assistant Professor in International Development pay?
London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History states: "Salary is no less than £68,087 per annum and the salary scale can be found on the LSE website."
Who can apply?
In London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History's own words: "Ideally, candidates should have experience of empirical fieldwork-based research, and a desire to advance social science theory as evidenced by publications in highly rated social science and development journals or books."
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History in United Kingdom.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on 1 Dec 2026. That is 34 days from now.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 23 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 23, 2026
Timeline context
- Closes in 34 days (Tuesday 1 December 2026).
About London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History
London School of Economics and Political Science Department of International History is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.