Various subject areas: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Studentships

Funding providers: ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) and Swansea University

Project start date: 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September)

Mode of study: Full or part-time study is possible.

This studentship is an ‘open’ award. Applicants must approach a potential supervisor before submitting their application to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the University, and to discuss their draft application.

Please visit our website for more information on individual projects and pathway leaders.

Duration of study

The duration study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs which will be assessed by completing an Initial Development Needs Analysis (Initial DNA) at the application stage and a Full DNA prior to award if successful.

Duration of study may vary from 3.5-4.5 years, full time (or part time equivalent) dependent on your prior research experience.

Swansea University, in conjunction with colleagues in the WGSS, will undertake an assessment of the successful applicant’s training needs and work with them to tailor the training they are offered to meet their research needs. This might take the form of a full master's course, or might be comprised of individual courses designed to enhance skills required for their chosen area of study.

Eligibility

To receive ESRC studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a master's from a UK academic research organisation. Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency.

Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.

WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students.

Funding

The studentship, funded by the ESRC, covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £18,622 for 2023/24).

If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.

Students have access to a Research Training Support Grant.

Please visit our website for more information on individual projects and how to apply.