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ESRC-Funded PhD Studentships in Social Sciences at the Midlands Graduate School University of Nottingham in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

ESRC-funded doctoral studentships are available through the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership, with funding, training, and support opportunities mentioned. The post does not specify the stipend amount or exact tuition coverage.

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University of Nottingham

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About this position

The Midlands Graduate School (MGS) brings together eight universities across the Midlands to provide doctoral training in the social sciences and interdisciplinary research areas. Through its Doctoral Training Partnership at the University of Nottingham, the programme offers ESRC-funded PhD studentships for applicants interested in advanced social science research.

The doctoral training environment combines research study with structured training and broader support opportunities. Applicants can explore a wide range of social science disciplines and interdisciplinary projects, learn about doctoral study from current researchers, and understand how the partnership supports postgraduate researchers during their PhD.

The opportunity is suitable for people considering doctoral study after an undergraduate degree, applicants who already hold a Master's degree, and those returning to education. An online applicant briefing session provides information about the Midlands Graduate School, the University of Nottingham partnership, the application process, funding and training, and the experiences of current doctoral researchers.

Funding details

ESRC-funded doctoral studentships are available through the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership, with funding, training, and support opportunities mentioned. The post does not specify the stipend amount or exact tuition coverage.

What's required

Applicants may be current undergraduate students, Master's degree holders, or people returning to education. Applicants should review the Midlands Graduate School application process and understand what constitutes a strong application; no specific academic, language, or test requirements are stated in the post.

How to apply

Register for the online applicant briefing session using the Microsoft Forms link. Visit the Midlands Graduate School information page at the University of Nottingham to review the studentship opportunities and application process, then submit the PhD studentship application before the relevant deadline.

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