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Cardiff University

ESRC WGSSS studentship

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Linguistics and Bilingualism Cardiff University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Fully funded ESRC/WGSSS PhD 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. International students are eligible, with no fee difference charged between UK and international rate for funded students. A funded 3-month Research in Practice placement is included; Disabled Students’ Allowance may be available for students with a disability.

Deadline

Dec 11, 2026

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Cardiff University

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Sociology
Psychology
Communication Studies
Media Studies
Digital Media
Psycholinguistics
English Language
Bilingualism
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About this position

Cardiff University’s School of Global Humanities is offering fully funded PhD studentships through the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS / ESRC DTP) in the Linguistics and Bilingualism Pathway, starting in October 2027.

Applicants are invited to propose a doctoral research topic in areas aligned with staff expertise in linguistics, bilingualism, English language, functional linguistics, psycho-linguistics, socio-linguistics, and related topics such as language policy and planning. The programme also references digital media as a related subject area.

Funding is comprehensive: the studentship covers tuition fees, provides an annual tax-free living stipend at UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026/27 full-time), and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant. A funded 3-month Research in Practice placement is also part of the award. International students are eligible, and funded students will not be charged the UK/international fee difference.

Eligibility is broad: applicants should have 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, and applicants must meet UKRI eligibility requirements. English language competency evidence may be required depending on institutional rules.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a potential supervisor before submitting the application to confirm supervisory capacity and discuss the draft proposal. Named contacts for general queries are Prof Gerard O’Grady and Prof. Diarmait Mac Giolla Chríost.

Deadline: 11 December 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT. How to apply: submit the application by email to [email protected] with the WGSSS application form, academic CV (max two pages), two references, degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English language competency if relevant. Also complete the WGSSS Equality and Diversity Data Form before submission.

Funding details

Fully funded ESRC/WGSSS PhD 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. International students are eligible, with no fee difference charged between UK and international rate for funded students. A funded 3-month Research in Practice placement is included; Disabled Students’ Allowance may be available for students with a disability.

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. Non-traditional academic backgrounds are welcome. Applicants must satisfy UKRI eligibility requirements and should contact a potential supervisor before applying to confirm supervisory capacity. Proof of English language competency may be required according to institutional entry requirements. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed and asked to give a short presentation and answer panel questions.

How to apply

Email the completed application and all required documents to [email protected] by 11 December 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT. Include the WGSSS application form, CV, two references, degree certificates/transcripts, and proof of English language competency if relevant. Applicants should also complete the WGSSS Equality and Diversity Data Form before submission.

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