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The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is inviting applications for its 2026 Grant Program for PhD students conducting policy-relevant research across the social sciences. This is a research grant opportunity rather than a job opening. The program supports doctoral research that can inform legislation, improve public services, and address complex societal challenges. It is open to current PhD students worldwide who are enrolled at accredited institutions. Funding is $10,000 total, with $5,000...

🎓 ESRC SEDarc PhD Scholarship 2027 at the University of Sussex is now open for Social Science awards starting in September 2027 . This is a fully funded PhD scholarship with support for tuition fees , a living allowance , research and training expenses , and a 3-month placement . The scholarship can be taken as a 3.5-year PhD (including placement) or a 4.5-year Masters and PhD programme . Research areas include: Living Sustainably , Healthy Thriving Communities , Inclusive Economic Growth , Secu...

WGSSS ESRC Studentships 2027 are available at Cardiff University through the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (WGSSS). This is a PhD opportunity in the social sciences , with emphasis on economics , public policy , advanced research methodology , and quantitative training . The post highlights strong academic integration within Wales and the UK, making it attractive for applicants seeking doctoral training in a research-intensive environment. The studentships are described as fully funded at ...

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...

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is offering ESRC-funded PhD studentships for September 2027 entry in the social sciences . The programme is delivered across six higher education institutions in London and the south-east: University of Kent , Kingston University , University of Reading , Royal Holloway, University of London , University of Surrey , and University of Sussex . SEDarc combines advanced research training, placements, and an individual doctoral project within one of five...