CAM-Doctoral Training Partnership ESRC-funded PhD Studentships

The CAM-Doctoral Training Partnership (CAM-DTP) is an ESRC-funded consortium of Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Bedfordshire, and the University of Cambridge offering ESRC-funded PhD studentships starting in October 2026. It provides interdisciplinary training for social scientists and supports talented doctoral researchers with research, training, and placements to address key societal challenges. The program encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, with emphasis on applicants from low socio-economic backgrounds or educational disadvantage.

Tuition fees at UKRI Home rate; annual stipend; contribution toward research and training costs; 3-month Innovation Fellowship placement; personalised training and development program.

Home (UK) students are eligible for full funding; international students can apply but must secure additional funding to cover the difference in fees and immigration costs.

Applications are through the lead university (supervisor-led route) or by applying to a CAM-DTP university and indicating ESRC funding interest (student-led route); there is no direct CAM-DTP application.