Cardiff University
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ESRC WGSSS studentships
Fully Funded PhD in Politics, International Relations and Area Studies Cardiff University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Fully funded ESRC/WGSSS studentship covering tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend at UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. Full-time and part-time study are both supported. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference; up to 30% of the cohort may be international.
Deadline
Dec 11, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff University’s School of Global Humanities is offering fully funded WGSSS (ESRC DTP) PhD studentships in the Politics, International Relations and Area Studies pathway, starting in October 2027.
This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in language-based area studies, including research on Britain, Europe and its member states, African studies, China or Japan, nationalism and identity politics, justice and incarceration, multilingualism and social linguistics, international relations, security, and comparative politics.
The programme particularly welcomes projects requiring knowledge of, or willingness to learn, one of the major European languages, Chinese, or Japanese. Other languages may also be supported through Cardiff University’s Languages for All programme or hard language training.
Funding is comprehensive: tuition fees are covered, along with an annual tax-free living stipend at UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time) and access to a Research Training Support Grant. Both full-time and part-time study are available, and international students are eligible.
Applicants should normally hold qualifications or experience equivalent to a UK honours degree at first or upper second-class level, or a master’s degree. Non-traditional academic backgrounds are welcome, but applicants must meet UKRI eligibility requirements. The school recommends contacting a potential supervisor before applying to confirm supervisory fit and capacity.
Named contacts for general queries and supervisor availability are Dr Cristina Marinetti and Dr Nye Davies at Cardiff University. Applications must be submitted by email with the required documents by 11 December 2026.
Funding details
Fully funded ESRC/WGSSS studentship covering tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend at UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. Full-time and part-time study are both supported. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference; up to 30% of the cohort may be international.
What's required
Applicants should have qualifications or experience equivalent to a UK honours degree at first or upper second-class level, or a master's degree. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are welcome. Applicants should satisfy UKRI eligibility requirements. A readiness to undertake study of one of the major European languages, Chinese or Japanese is particularly welcomed, though other languages may be available. Applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor before applying and should have appropriate supervisory capacity confirmed.
How to apply
Email the completed application and required documents to [email protected] by 11 December 2026. Include the WGSSS application form, CV, two references, degree certificates/transcripts, and proof of English language competency if relevant. Complete the linked WGSSS Equality and Diversity Data Form before submission and contact the named supervisors or programme contacts to confirm availability.
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