The application process for the Student-led Open Competition, for ESRC-funded PhD studentships.

 

ESRC Funded Studentships - How To Apply

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Find a supervisor

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Check if you qualify for Home or International tuition fees

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Contact our Pathway representatives

Scholarship financial support

  • Annual stipend at UKRI rates - in the region of £15,890 for 2022/23
  • Full tuition fee waiver
  • Access to a Research Training Support Grant

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Key Dates and Deadlines

Dates for the competition are now available below:

  • SGSSS Apply opens for applications 1 October 2021.
  • Contact the relevant Pathway Representatives with their application (preferably before Monday 29 November 2021) to allow them to provide feedback.
  • 5.00pm, 9 December 2021  - Deadline for applicants to upload their application documentation to SGSSS Apply.
  • 5:00pm, 13 December 2021 - Deadline for referees to return references.
  • By 5:00pm 31 January 2022 - Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Pathway representatives.
  • 5.00pm, 9 February 2022  - shortlisted applicants to upload final versions of their applications along with their supervisor statement.
  • Applicants should also complete an application for study at the University of Glasgow.
  • By 5:00pm,  13 May 2022 - All successful candidates will be notified. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified at each of the review stages.