ESRC Studentship Funding 2027: Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in the UK for Social Science Researchers

The White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) announces nominations for ESRC studentship funding for doctoral research beginning in October 2027. The funding supports PhD study across social science disciplines at partner universities in the United Kingdom, with multiple award structures including pathways that incorporate a research-training master’s year. Applicants apply to an eligible PhD programme at a WRDTP partner university and may be nominated for WRDTP studentship consideration by their university.

Funding provided through ESRC WRDTP with multiple doctoral studentship structures.

Prospective applicants are PhD researchers who will apply to an eligible PhD programme at a WRDTP partner university and may be nominated for WRDTP consideration by their university.

Apply for an eligible PhD programme at a WRDTP partner university and be nominated by the university for WRDTP consideration.