INFORMATION FOR APPLICATIONS ENTRY 2025/26The University of Reading is delighted to be part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc). This Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is a strong consortium of 6 leading universities: Royal Holloway, University of London, the University of Kent, Kingston University, the University of Reading, the University of Surrey, and the University of Sussex.SEDarc DTP funding allows for innovative doctoral support, including the development of broader skills through a comprehensive training programme, and experience in working outside academia through placements. Interested applicants should discuss with their potential supervisors how their project fits within the SEDarc theme on the Architecture and Built Environment. For more information please contact Dr Florence Phua at [email protected] applications will be assessed within five cross-disciplinary, challenge-led themes that span the social science:Living Sustainably Healthy Thriving CommunitiesInclusive Economic GrowthSecure, Effective and Trusted InstitutionsTransformative Technologies for SocietyWhat is on offer?1. Awards of 3.5 years duration to cover PhD fees and a maintenance stipend (living allowance) at the UKRI rate. For reference, the annual UKRI stipend rate in 2024/25 is £19,237. Please note that 3.5 years of funding is to include a 3-month placement. Placements also have an associated £1000 travel fund. Studentships in which the student does not undertake a placement are for 3.25 years of funding only.2. A limited number of awards are available which also include a further year of funding to study for a Master’s degree prior to commencing a PhD programme. Only applicants without an existing Social Science Master’s degree may apply for this type of award.Eligible Master’s programmes at Reading for which it is possible to apply are: MA Education; MSc by research (Henley Business School); MSc Language Sciences; MSc Research Methods in Psychology.