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ESRC WGSSS Studentship

Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Economics at Cardiff Business School (WGSSS ESRC DTP) Cardiff University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Mathematics

Funding

Fully funded ESRC/WGSSS studentship covering tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference. Disabled Students’ Allowance may be available for eligible students.

Deadline

Dec 13, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Cardiff University

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Mathematics
Finance
Political Science
Business
Political Economy
Microeconomics
Economics
Statistics
Macroeconomics
Econometrics

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About this position

Fully funded PhD studentships in Economics are available at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University through the Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership.

The programme is open in Economics and related quantitative areas such as econometrics, financial economics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and political economics. These are open awards, so applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor before submitting an application and to discuss a draft research proposal.

Funding includes full tuition coverage, an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. International students are eligible, and the fee difference between UK and international rates will not be charged to them. Eligible students may also receive a Disabled Students’ Allowance.

Eligibility: 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 satisfy UKRI eligibility requirements. Full-time and part-time study are both possible, subject to visa requirements.

Application deadline: 13 December 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and will give a short presentation and answer panel questions. Outcomes are expected by the end of March 2027.

How to apply: submit the application via the online portal and include the WGSSS application form, a two-page academic CV, two references, degree certificates and transcripts, and English language evidence if relevant. The register-interest option does not count as an application.

Funding details

Fully funded ESRC/WGSSS studentship covering tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805 for 2026-27 full-time), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference. Disabled Students’ Allowance may be available for eligible students.

What's required

Applicants need 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. Applicants should approach a potential supervisor before applying and submit a draft proposal. Full-time and part-time study are both possible, subject to visa requirements, and proof of English language competency may be required according to institutional requirements.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents and submit the application through the online portal before the deadline. Include the WGSSS application form in the research proposal section, plus a two-page CV, two references, degree certificates and transcripts, and English language evidence if relevant. Do not use the register-interest option because it will not submit an application.

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