APPLICATIONS FOR 2027/28 STUDENTSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN
Applications are now being accepted for the ESRC South Coast DTP studentships commencing in the 2027/28 academic year.
🌐International Students under 1+3.5 awards
If you are an international student, please be informed that depending on the country specific policy for your country from the UK Visas and Immigration, you may be required to return to your home country to submit a new visa application for your PhD, after completing your Masters degree. At the time of the visa application, in addition to the cost of the visa, you will also be required to pay up front costs for a health surcharge to cover the duration of the visa. Please ensure that you are aware of what you are required to do in advance and plan for the visa application process and any financial costs that will be incurred. You should start thinking about the requirements for the visa application process in March/April of the year you are finishing your Masters degree, and speak to the visa team of your research organisation if you have queries regarding the specifics of your own situation.
- The first application form you need to complete is for your chosen programme of study at your chosen partner institution.
Please ensure your chosen discipline is accredited for funding at your chosen institution in accordance with list of eligible disciplinary pathways here.
**University of Brighton application
The institution deadline is slightly earlier, applications for University of Brighton needs to be submitted by Sunday, 3rd of January 11:59pm.
**University of Southampton application
The University of Southampton applications will open on 2nd November. University applications should be submitted from this date onwards.
- The second application form which requires completion is the South Coast DTP Funding Application Form.
Should you have any questions regarding the SCDTP or its application procedure, please contact scdtp@soton.ac.uk.
