Scholarship Overview
The UBEL ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Studentships offer funding for candidates undertaking postgraduate social sciences research for 2027 entry. This initiative supports doctoral study across 30 disciplinary pathways divided into six subject groups, hosted by six London institutions, including the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The remaining partner institutions are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Benefits
Studentship awards provide structured research training, career development, and financial assistance, which includes:
- Full tuition fee coverage at the applicable UKRI rate (£5,238 for 2026/27).
- A minimum annual maintenance stipend of £23,805 (for 2026/27), which includes the London Allowance. Confirmed 2027 funding rates are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
- Standard funding duration of 3.5 years for full-time PhD study.
- Optional high-quality placements in policy, government, civil society, business, or academia, which can provide an extra three months of stipend and funding.
Please note that visa costs for international students are not covered by the partnership.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to both UK home and international candidates, subject to the following entry criteria:
- Candidates should hold, or expect to achieve by 30 September 2027, a first-class or upper-second-class honours degree, or a master's degree from a recognised UK university or international equivalent.
- For the +3.5-year funding route, candidates normally require a master's degree featuring an appropriate level of research training.
- Applicants must prepare a research proposal that aligns with a chosen pathway and connect with a potential supervisor before applying.
- International candidates are eligible, though ESRC conditions cap international awards at a maximum of 30% of total available studentships.
How to Apply
Prospective students should select a research pathway, form a proposal, and contact both a potential supervisor and pathway leader. The application requires passing a preliminary stage before advancing to the full application stage. Key dates include:
- 30 October 2026: Pre-registration deadline (23:59).
- 9 November 2026: Preliminary application deadline (23:59).
- 11 December 2026: Pathway teams issue decisions to the DTP.
- 14 December 2026: Full application stage opens for successful candidates.
- 1 February 2027: Full application deadline (23:59).
- Final timeline details for April 2027 are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
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Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official scholarship website.