WGSSS ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership PhD Studentships 2027

The Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership offers fully funded doctoral studentships at Cardiff University. The awards support PhD research across social science disciplines with a funded three-month Research in Practice placement and structured training. Apply to develop a self-directed research proposal in consultation with an academic supervisor, with funding including tuition coverage and a tax-free stipend.

Full tuition coverage, annual tax-free stipend (approx. £21,xxx for the current year), access to a Research Training Support Grant, and potential access to Disabled Students’ Allowance for eligible students.

Applications are open to UK/home and international applicants who meet UKRI eligibility, typically holding a UK honours degree at a high level or a master's degree.

Submit a research proposal and supporting documents through the Cardiff University postgraduate research application portal; identify potential supervisors and discuss your proposal before applying.