Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Studentships
The University of Glasgow is a partner university of the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS).
The SGSSS is the UK's largest facilitator of funding, training and support for doctoral students in social science. By combining the expertise of sixteen partner universities across Scotland, the school facilitates world-class PhD research. The school is funded jointly by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).
The SGSSS awards a number of ESRC-funded studentships across Scotland annually through the student-led 'Open' competition.
The University welcomes applications for ESRC 1+3 and +3 doctoral studentships.
Deadlines and application process
The application process opens in autumn; the specific dates, along with information, guidance and application procedures are on the Our research environment website.
Applicants for the Economics Pathway
In addition to the information and procedures on the above website, applicants for the Economics Pathway should also refer to the information and instructions in the ESRC Studentships in Economics.