{"id":64113,"date":"2025-10-07T08:39:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=64113"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:39:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:39:33","slug":"fully-funded-esrc-phd-studentships-at-middlesex-university-applications-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=64113","title":{"rendered":"Fully-Funded ESRC PhD Studentships at Middlesex University: Applications Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"739\">Middlesex University is inviting ambitious researchers from the UK and around the world to apply for fully-funded <strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"459\">Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) PhD studentships<\/strong> beginning in <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"489\">October 2026<\/strong>. These prestigious awards, offered through the <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"591\">South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS)<\/strong>, provide comprehensive funding, research training, and professional development opportunities for the next generation of social science scholars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"926\">The studentships cover <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"780\">tuition fees<\/strong>, an annual <strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"815\">maintenance stipend<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"843\">additional support<\/strong> for fieldwork, travel, and training. Applications close on <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"923\">15 December 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"975\">A Gateway to Transformative Research<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1390\">Middlesex University is a proud member of <strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1028\">SENSS<\/strong>, a Doctoral Training Partnership funded by the ESRC. The SENSS consortium brings together eight leading universities conducting internationally recognised research in the social sciences. Through this partnership, students benefit from access to advanced training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a wide professional network that extends beyond academia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1589\">The university is seeking <strong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1470\">innovative and transformative research proposals<\/strong> rooted in economic, social, and business disciplines. Projects must align with one of the five SENSS thematic areas:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1840\">\n<li data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<p data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1633\"><strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1631\">Sustainability and Climate Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1678\">\n<p data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1678\"><strong data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1676\">Health, Well-being, and Social Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1728\">\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1728\"><strong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1726\">Justice, Institutions, and Social Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1781\">\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1781\"><strong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1779\">Resolving Uncertainty and Addressing Crises<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1840\">\n<p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1840\"><strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1838\">Advanced Methods for Social and Economic Research<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"2010\">These themes reflect areas of pressing national and global importance, offering scholars the opportunity to produce impactful research that informs real-world change.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2052\">Programme Details and Funding<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2228\">Successful applicants will begin their studies on <strong data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2122\">1 October 2026<\/strong> at Middlesex University\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2166\">London campus<\/strong>. SENSS studentships are available in two flexible pathways:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2391\">\n<li data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2298\">\n<p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2298\"><strong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2253\">+3.5 Studentship:<\/strong> PhD plus a mandatory three-month placement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2391\">\n<p data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2391\"><strong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2322\">+4.5 Studentship:<\/strong> Master\u2019s plus PhD programme with integrated training and placement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2568\">Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome, and current PhD students who will have at least 50% of their research period remaining by October 2026 may also apply.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2598\">Each studentship includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<li data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2661\">Full tuition fee coverage (UK and international students)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2775\">\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2775\">A <strong data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2709\">maintenance stipend of \u00a322,780 per year<\/strong> for 2025\u201326 (including London weighting, with annual increases)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2858\">\n<p data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2858\">Additional funding for fieldwork, conference attendance, and research training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2919\">\n<p data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2919\">Support for language development, travel, and placements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2993\">\n<p data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2993\">Tailored research methods training and supervision by leading experts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3050\">\n<p data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3050\">Accessibility funding for students with disabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3215\">International applicants awarded a SENSS studentship will receive a <strong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3161\">waiver for international tuition fees<\/strong>, ensuring equal access to this funding opportunity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3220\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3248\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3402\">The SENSS ESRC PhD studentships are open to <strong data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3334\">UK, EU, and international applicants<\/strong> who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong research vision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3463\">Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3715\">\n<li data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3600\">\n<p data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3600\">A <strong data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3537\">2:1 or higher undergraduate degree (or international equivalent)<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3572\">relevant master\u2019s degree<\/strong> for +3.5 PhD applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3715\">\n<p data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3715\">A <strong data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3673\">2:1 or higher undergraduate degree (or international equivalent)<\/strong> for +4.5 master\u2019s plus PhD applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"4045\">Students who have already begun doctoral studies may still apply, provided that at least half of their fundable period of study remains at the time of the award. The SENSS partnership also accommodates flexible training durations (+3.75, +4, or +4.25 years) depending on the applicant\u2019s academic background and research needs.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4050\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4070\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4119\">There is a <strong data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4116\">two-stage application process<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4500\">\n<li data-start=\"4121\" data-end=\"4341\">\n<p data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdx.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/apply-for-research-degrees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4157\">Apply to Middlesex University<\/strong><\/a> for a place in the PhD programme, indicating that you are also applying for a SENSS studentship. Applications must be submitted by <strong data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4338\">Monday 15 December 2025 at 12:00 PM (UK time)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4500\">\n<p data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4500\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senss.ac.uk\/senss-student-led-competition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4363\">Apply to SENSS<\/strong><\/a> for the ESRC studentship. SENSS applications open <strong data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4432\">1 October 2025<\/strong> and close on <strong data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4497\">Wednesday 14 January 2026 at 12:00 PM (UK time)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4756\">Before submitting your application, prospective candidates should <strong data-start=\"4568\" data-end=\"4596\">review the SENSS website<\/strong>, familiarize themselves with eligibility criteria, and <strong data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4686\">contact a potential supervisor<\/strong> at Middlesex University to discuss their proposed research project.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4761\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4763\" data-end=\"4778\">Why Apply<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4780\" data-end=\"4957\">Pursuing a PhD through the SENSS Doctoral Training Partnership provides not only academic excellence but also a strong foundation for career development. Fellows benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"5208\">\n<li data-start=\"4959\" data-end=\"5035\">\n<p data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5035\">Interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship from world-class scholars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5036\" data-end=\"5132\">\n<p data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5132\">Opportunities to engage with non-academic partners and apply research in real-world settings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5133\" data-end=\"5208\">\n<p data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5208\">A supportive research community within a globally connected institution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5210\" data-end=\"5352\">This is an exceptional opportunity for researchers ready to advance social science knowledge and tackle the defining challenges of our time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5471\">For further information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdx.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/research-studentships\/esrc-phd-studentships-at-middlesex-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5424\">Middlesex University SENSS page<\/strong><\/a> or contact the <strong data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5468\">Doctoral Research Office<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5471\">For more opportunities visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opportunities For Youth page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Middlesex University is inviting ambitious researchers from the UK and around the world to apply for fully-funded Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) PhD studentships beginning in October 2026. 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