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SEDarc DTP PhD Studentships

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc)

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is pleased to offer Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding for 39 PhD students for September 2025 entry.

We welcome applications from talented individuals working across the social sciences to be based at one of six higher education institutions in London and the south-east:

  • University of Kent
  • Kingston University
  • University of Reading
  • Royal Holloway, University of London
  • University of Surrey
  • University of Sussex.

The world-class research and training environments of these institutions are enhanced by the partnership’s strategic relations with non-HEI partner organisations.

SEDarc’s vision is to offer a transformative social science training experience that combines leading- edge research skills training, high-quality placements for all, and an individual research project based in one of five interdisciplinary, challenge-led pathways. These include:

  • Living Sustainably
  • Healthy Thriving Communities
  • Inclusive Economic Growth
  • Secure, Effective, & Trusted Institutions
  • Transformative Technologies for Society

SEDarc is committed to principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) throughout the student journey, from application to completion of the PhD programme. The DTP will reserve up to 3 ring-fenced scholarships for home students from certain Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic groups. The eligibility criteria for these ring-fenced studentships are available on the SEDarc website.

The standard SEDarc PhD is 3.5 years full-time including a 3-month placement (or part-time equivalent). Students who do not already possess a Master’s degree in the social sciences may also be eligible for funding to undertake an approved Masters course in the SEDarc consortium (see website for details). Awards cover UK tuition fees and provide a stipend at the UKRI home rate on a full-time and part-time basis. The UKRI has not yet announced the fees and stipend for 2025/26, but for the academic year of 2024/25 the UK fees are £4,786 and the stipend is £19,237 (£21,237 if London weighting applies). The balance between home and international tuition fees will be paid by the SEDarc institutions for successful overseas applicants. 

How to apply: Students must be nominated by one of the six SEDarc institutions to apply to the doctoral programme. Please contact one of our Administrators at the SEDarc institution of your choice as each institution has a different deadline and process for the institutional stage of the application process. The deadline for applications to SEDarc is 3rd February 2025 at 16:00 (GMT).

Eligibility: These PhDs are open to UK and international students and consist of UK home fees and stipend awards.

If you have any queries about applying for a studentship award, please contact the administrator at your chosen SEDarc university in the first instance:

Please note: SEDarc are committed to identifying and awarding high quality applications and projects within our panel review process under three specific steer groups. They are:

  • Advanced Data Skills
  • Advanced Quantitative methods
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration with researchers outside of the social sciences

Please do speak to your selected institution should your project include any of the above to ensure these are highlighted within your application.

We will be holding a virtual Open Information session on 1st October 2024 at 14:00 (GMT). To register your interest to find out more about SEDarc, please register here: SEDarc Open Information Session

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Canterbury, Egham, Falmer, Guildford, Kingston upon Thames, London
Funding for: UK Students, EU Students, International Students
Funding amount: For the academic year of 2024/25 the UK fees are £4,786 and the stipend is £19,237 (£21,237 if London weighting applies) The balance between home & international tuition fees will be paid by the SEDarc institutions for successful overseas applicants
Hours: Full Time
Placed On: 16th September 2024
Closes: 3rd February 2025
   
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