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 pre-registration task is Friday 30 October 2026 (23:59 GMT)
The closing date for the preliminary applications is Monday 9 November 2026 (23:59 GMT)
We will inform candidates of outcomes and the second phase of the competition will be available w/b 14 December 2026.
The deadline for the full application will be Monday 1 February 2027 (23.59 GMT).
UBEL DTP 2027 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 pre-registration task is Friday 30 October 2026 (23:59 GMT)
The closing date for the preliminary applications is Monday 9 November 2026 (23:59 GMT)
We will inform candidates of outcomes and the second phase of the competition will be available w/b 14 December 2026.
The deadline for the full application will be Monday 1 February 2027 (23.59 GMT).