North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) Studentships 2027: Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Funding in the UK

Overview

The North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership provides annual postgraduate studentship funding for eligible candidates pursuing social sciences research at participating institutions in the UK. The funding supports combined master's and doctoral study or doctoral study only, while standalone master's programmes are not funded. Applicants may apply for either full-time or part-time study options.

Who can apply

Candidates must apply through one of the designated subject pathways for an eligible programme and check relevant pathway requirements and institutional instructions beforehand. The partnership includes specific commitments to support under-represented groups, offering ring-fenced studentships annually for Black British students and Asian British students, alongside a commitment to award a minimum of 20 percent of all studentships to applicants from Global Majority backgrounds, covering both British and international applicants.

What you get

Successful full-time students receive a maintenance stipend of 21,805 British pounds per year based on the 2025/26 rate, while part-time students receive 10,902.50 British pounds annually. The studentships cover tuition fees at the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the award. Recipients can also receive reimbursement for eligible research expenses via the Research Training Support Grant and may apply for additional financial support for fieldwork, internships, and overseas institutional visits.

Requirements

Applicants must submit the Standard Studentship Application Form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Applications should align with the partnership framework, and candidates may optionally address priority areas including Advanced Quantitative Methods, Data Skills, or interdisciplinary research crossing the remits of other research councils.

How to apply

Candidates must review the eligible subject pathways and programmes, obtain the official application materials including the Standard Studentship Guidance, and submit their completed paperwork to the relevant School PGR Administrator.

Key dates

The application deadline is 5pm on 22 February 2027.