International applicants, including Ugandans, may compete subject to UKRI rules and host admission requirements. A master\'s is not required for every route. Projects must fit a supported training pathway. Funding for October 2027 depends on the partnership\'s mid-term review outcome.

These studentships support social-science research through participating Midlands universities. Funding routes may include doctoral study or master\'s preparation followed by a doctorate.

Benefits
ESRC studentship support and doctoral training. International applicants must establish how their selected university handles any international tuition-fee difference.

Requirements
University admission application and applicant ID, research proposal, and the supporting academic and reference documents required by the MGS funding form.

How to apply
Apply first for PhD admission at the selected university and obtain an applicant ID. Then submit the separate MGS funding application with all documents by the deadline shown in the funding portal.