The NINE Doctoral Training Partnership offers fully funded ESRC PhD studentships across 18 social science pathways starting October 2027. Funding covers tuition, a UKRI-rate stipend, fieldwork, research activities, and a three-month Research in Practice placement. Students access training across seven UK universities and join a peer cohort. Awards range 3.5 to 4.5 years full-time, with part-time options. International applicants are eligible but capped at 30%. Four Action for Equality scholarships support eligible British/Irish applicants from specified ethnic backgrounds.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree and supervisory support from a participating university. International candidates are eligible but capped at 30%. Scholarships are available for eligible British/Irish applicants from certain ethnic backgrounds.
