The ESRC funds studentships for doctoral study in the 30 pathways at our six institutions.
Please ensure you familiarise yourself with any internal preliminary deadlines set by your institution or department to receive your application for your MSc or PhD as this is a separate application process from your ESRC studentship application.
The closing date for the preliminary applications is Monday 10th November 2025 (23:59 GMT)
We will inform candidates of outcomes and the second phase of the competition will be available on 12th December 2025.
The deadline for the full application will be Monday 2 February 2026 (23.59 GMT).
2026 Entry: ESRC Main Studentships Competition
The ESRC funds studentships for doctoral study in the 30 pathways at our six institutions.
Please ensure you familiarise yourself with any internal preliminary deadlines set by your institution or department to receive your application for your MSc or PhD as this is a separate application process from your ESRC studentship application.
The closing date for the preliminary applications is Monday 10th November 2025 (23:59 GMT)
We will inform candidates of outcomes and the second phase of the competition will be available on 12th December 2025.
The deadline for the full application will be Monday 2 February 2026 (23.59 GMT).