Studentships for Contemporary Chinese Studies masters programme

This ESRC studentship supports a structured route from the MSc in Japanese Studies to doctoral research at the University of Oxford. It is offered through the Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership, a joint programme involving the University of Oxford, Brunel University London and the Open University, and is based at Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies. The award is designed for students whose research interests lie in the social sciences with a focus on Japan. The advert highlights a ...

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...

St Cross College, University of Oxford offers an MPhil scholarship for students beginning study in the humanities or social sciences, as well as BPhil study in philosophy. The award is aimed at postgraduate students joining the college and is funded by St Cross College itself. The scholarship supports study at St Cross College, with recipients selected for a small number of awards each year. It provides funding for the duration of the student’s tuition fee liability and is described as covering ...

PETER BRAAM Scholarship at Merton College, University of Oxford This scholarship supports postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for students whose degree work is focused on global wellbeing or humanitarian issues . The advert highlights areas such as international development, global health, economics, politics, and related social sciences, with the emphasis firmly on research or study that contributes to people’s well-being. The award is offered by Merton College in conjunction with th...

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...