Fully Funded PhD studentships at Bangor University 2026

Bangor University are delighted to offer fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2026.   

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 11, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorBangor University
• School to studyBangor University
• Course to studyCriminology , Data Science , Economics , Education , Health , Law , Management and Business , Psychology , Sport and Exercise Science , Linguistics , Sociology/Science and Technology Studies , Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy , Environmental Planning
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £20,780 for 2025-26 full-time) and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant. Full and part-time applications are welcome. If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)on top of your studentship.    

All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations.    

Durations of study varies from 3.5 (PhD) to 1+3.5 (MSc + PhD) years full time (or part time equivalent). The duration study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs of the student which will be assessed by completing a Development Needs Analysis. We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.   

Requirements

• To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to a UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters.
• Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.   

Selection Process

Applications should be received no later than 11.12.25 including all required documents. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.    

Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions.?

Application Deadline

How To Apply

All applications should be submitted using the following links. Please use the correct email address for the pathway being submitted to:

• Bilingualism/Linguistics – [email protected]
• Psychology – [email protected]
• Sport and Exercise Science –      [email protected]
• Criminology and Law – [email protected]
• Sociology/Science and Technology Studies – [email protected]
• Data Science, Health and Wellbeing -[email protected]
• Education [email protected]
• Social Work, Social Care, and Social Policy – [email protected]
• Economics [email protected]
• Management and Business [email protected]
• Environmental Planning [email protected]

Please include the following documents with your application:   

• WGSSS Application Form [WGSSS Studentship Application Form 2026]
• Academic CV (two pages maximum) 
• 2 academic or professional references (candidates must approach referees themselves and include references with their application. The reference must detail the applicant’s research strengths). 
• Degree certificates and Transcripts (including translations if applicable)   
• If relevant, proof of English Language Competency (see institutional requirements for entry)  

For more details, visit Bangor University Scholarship webpage