South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership Social Science (SCDTP) PhD studentships

The South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) is a collaborative programme between the University of Southampton and 3 other universities, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The partnership offers fully funded PhD studentships for students pursuing research in social sciences across a wide range of disciplinary pathways. Awards include a tax-free stipend (living allowance), full tuition fees coverage, and up to £20,780 for a Research-in-Practice placement. Multiple award structures are available including 1-year MSc plus 3.5 years PhD, 3.5 years PhD only, 4.5 years Interdisciplinary award, and 4.5 years Integrated PhD in Economics, Education or Gerontology at Southampton. Students benefit from comprehensive training programmes and additional funding opportunities to support their research throughout the award period.