ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is offering ESRC-funded PhD studentships for September 2027 entry across the social sciences. The programme is delivered through a consortium of six higher education institutions in London and the south-east: University of Kent , Kingston University , University of Reading , Royal Holloway, University of London , University of Surrey , and University of Sussex . SEDarc supports interdisciplinary doctoral research through five challenge-led pathways: ...

WGSSS ESRC Studentships 2027 are available at Cardiff University through the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (WGSSS). This is a PhD opportunity in the social sciences , with emphasis on economics , public policy , advanced research methodology , and quantitative training . The post highlights strong academic integration within Wales and the UK, making it attractive for applicants seeking doctoral training in a research-intensive environment. The studentships are described as fully funded at ...

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK is promoting Commonwealth Scholarships for study at UK universities with a focus on sustainable development . The call includes multiple pathways: Master's Scholarships and Shared Master's Scholarships for candidates from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries, PhD Scholarships for applicants from least developed countries and fragile states, plus Commonwealth Fellowships and Commonwealth Startup Fellowships . This is a scholarship opportunity...

Cardiff University is advertising fully funded PhD studentships for 2027 entry through the Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership . These doctoral opportunities are aimed at prospective researchers interested in the social sciences , with projects developed in consultation with a potential supervisor. The studentship includes full tuition fee coverage , an annual tax-free living stipend (indicative amount: £21,805 for 2026–27 ), a Research Traini...

Applications are now open for a funded SWDTP PhD studentship at the University of Exeter . This opportunity is aimed at applicant-led PhD proposals that are at least in part defined as social science . The post also notes that students may access Masters-level training in research methods as part of the degree, which is useful for applicants looking to strengthen methodological skills alongside doctoral research. Research areas / keywords: social science, energy policy, research methods, PhD stu...