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Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP)
Fully Funded
Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences, funded through the Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership 
United KingdomAnnual; most referenced intakes start in October
WGSSS ESRC DTP studentships fund social science PhD research, mainly at Welsh universities and partners, with tuition support, a living stipend and research training opportunities.
PhD
Anthropology
Business
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University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) PGR Scholarship
Fully Funded
University of St Andrews United Kingdom2026/2027
The University of St Andrews BAME PGR Scholarship supports eligible UK-domiciled Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students undertaking a full-time, in-person PhD in selected subject areas at St Andrews.
PhD
Anthropology
Business
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University of Kent Five Acre Wood Scholarship
Fully Funded
University of Kent United KingdomSeptember 2026
A University of Kent scholarship for a part-time PhD in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, linked to a Research Assistant role at Five Acre Wood School. It covers Home-rate tuition and includes salaried research employment.
PhD
Education
Psychology
+1 more
Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
Sheffield Hallam University United KingdomAnnual
A Sheffield Hallam University PhD scholarship scheme supporting project-based doctoral research, mainly in health, sport and social care, with home fees covered and a living-wage stipend.
PhD
Biology
Biomedical_Eng
+14 more
Sport and Exercise PhD Scholarship – Motor Competence
Canterbury Christ Church University United Kingdom
PhD scholarship at Canterbury Christ Church University for doctoral research in sport and exercise with a focus on motor competence, children's health, movement, and physical activity.
PhD
Biology
Education
+4 more
Sheffield Hallam University PhD Scholarship
Fully Funded
Sheffield Hallam University United KingdomAnnual
Sheffield Hallam University PhD Scholarships support doctoral research at Sheffield Hallam University. Recent advertised projects in Sport and Physical Activity cover Home tuition fees and a Living Wage Foundation stipend, with international applicants typically paying the fee gap.
PhD
Biology
Biomedical_Eng
+11 more
North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP)
Fully Funded
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) United KingdomCloses Usually early spring; some project deadlines in the reference postings fall between February and April
NWSSDTP is an ESRC-funded doctoral training partnership supporting social science research degrees in North West England, with funded PhD and 1+3 studentships at partner universities.
Master
PhD
Anthropology
+15 more
ESRC
Fully Funded
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) United KingdomAnnual
ESRC supports social science research training in the United Kingdom, mainly through funded PhD studentships and some postdoctoral fellowships delivered via doctoral training partnerships.
PhD
PostDoc
Anthropology
+16 more
EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award
Fully Funded
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) United KingdomAnnual
The EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award funds PhD studentships at UK universities across engineering, physical sciences and related interdisciplinary areas. Funding and eligibility vary by university and project.
PhD
Agriculture
Architecture
+21 more
Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships
Fully Funded
Canterbury Christ Church University United KingdomAnnual
Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships are funded doctoral awards at Canterbury Christ Church University aimed at widening participation, including applicants from minoritised ethnic backgrounds in selected research areas.
PhD
Electrical_Eng
Physics
+1 more
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Fully Funded
Arts and Humanities Research Council United KingdomAnnual
AHRC supports doctoral research in the arts and humanities, mainly through UK university-led studentships such as Doctoral Landscape Awards and Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships.
PhD
Anthropology
Art
+15 more
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP)
Fully Funded
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) United KingdomCloses Usually in spring for an autumn start
The AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) funds collaborative PhD studentships in the United Kingdom, jointly delivered by a university and a cultural or heritage organisation.
PhD
Anthropology
Art
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