ESRC Midlands Graduate School DTP at University of Warwick 2026

The Midlands Graduate School DTP makes an annual award of a large number of studentships to outstanding applicants across the Social Sciences. The studentships are linked to disciplinary and inter-disciplinary training pathways, and some have a built-in element of collaboration.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 13, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Warwick
• City to studyCoventry
• School to studyUniversity of Warwick
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Full payment of academic fees and a UKRI level stipend for 4 years, enhanced support for professional development training to successful doctoral candidates.

Requirements

• Faculty of Social Science. Please see the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP webpage for further eligibility criteria.
• The scholarship is open to both Home and International students.

Selection Process

The funding deadline for studentships commencing in October 2026 is midday on Tuesday 13 January 2026 (12:00 GMT). Applicants should expect to hear the outcome of their application in mid-April 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information on how to apply, please visit the ESRC webpages.

For more details, visit University of Warwick Scholarship webpage