# ESRC Studentship Funding 2027 (WRDTP) for PhD Study in the UK

Scholarship · [White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP)](https://future.moroccanz.org/org/white-rose-doctoral-training-partnership-wrdtp.md)

The WRDTP ESRC Studentships provide funding for doctoral research in social sciences at UK universities. Applicants must select the appropriate studentship structure based on their academic background. The awards are available for PhD study starting in October 2027.

## Key details
- Deadline: 20 Jan 2027
- Location: GB
- Covers: Fully funded
- Posted: 15 Oct 2026

## Who can apply
- Level: Bac+5
- Fields: Social sciences, Economics, Politics, Sociology, Education, Social policy, Data analytics, Quantitative social science

## What to prepare
- Research proposal
- Supervisor contact
- Eligibility check
- Application form

## How to apply
- Online, on afterschoolafrica.com: https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/121388/esrc-studentship-funding/
- Original post: [After School Africa](https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/121388/esrc-studentship-funding/)

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