Before you apply
Applicants must submit two applications as follows:
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An institutional (University of 91¿ì»îÁÖ) research degree application (deadline 30 May 2024).
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A consortium (South Coast DTP) funding application (deadline 30 May 2024).
Please make sure that you meet the entry requirements before making your application, and have read all of our advice about writing your research proposal and making an application on the above tabs.
Finding a supervisor for the open call
Applicants are required to identify potential supervisors from our social science Centres of Research and Excellence (COREs) and Research and Enterprise Groups (REGs) in the first instance (see Key Facts above for links). A number of potential supervisors are also featured on this webpage.
Applicants from UK Black or Asian Minority Ethnic communities
As part of the SCDTP’s strategy for wider participation and greater equality, diversity and inclusion, two studentships per year will be awarded to UK applicants from Black or Asian Minority Ethnic communities.
Research proposal
Open call applications
Applicants are required to work with a potential supervisor on a research proposal. Speculative applications will not be accepted. You should name your potential supervisor in your application and submit a full research proposal of around 1500 words which includes:
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a description of your proposed research topic including the questions or hypotheses to be addressed
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the methods to be used and sources to be consulted
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a brief timetable covering the period of study (including details of field work)
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any ethical issues related to your research project
If you have already begun your doctoral study, please remember to refer to the research you have undertaken to date.
In your SCDTP funding appplication, you will be asked to identify your proposed project's disciplinary pathway (see Key Facts above) and primary . Your proposed supervisor will be able to advise.
Apply online
1. University of 91¿ì»îÁÖ application
To complete the University of Brighon application you'll need to upload the following:
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copies of your bachelors and masters certificates (if applicable), including transcripts
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copy of your IELTS (or equivalent) certificate (if applicable)
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copy of your passport
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two references uploaded or requested – one must be an academic reference from your most recent period of study, both must have been written within the last year
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copy of your research proposal
To begin your UoB application, complete the following steps.
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Click on the ‘apply online now’ button on the right.
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Select 'create a new account' to register and start a new application.
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Once you are logged on, select 'apply to a new course'.
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Select the type of course 'research degree'.
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Select mode of study 'full-time' or 'part-time'.
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Select 'Doctoral College'.
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Select the course 'South Coast DTP (ESRC)' (full-time or part-time).
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Click 'apply'.
You will now be able to complete the online University of 91¿ì»îÁÖ application form. Once submitted, you should also complete the South Coast DTP funding application (see below). You do not need to wait for a response from UoB before submitting the SCDTP funding application. Both applications must be submitted by the deadline of 30 May 2024, 5pm.
2. South Coast DTP funding application
To begin your South Coast DTP funding application, you will need to:
The SCDTP form asks you to submit information you will have already submited as part of your UoB application. Please ensure you do this. You will also be asked to provide additional details including:
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Your student ID (as allocated on your UoB application)
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Your proposed project's disciplinary pathway
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Your proposed project's primary thematic cluster
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Details of the modules in your masters (if applicable)