How to apply

Application Procedure

The application procedure requires applicants to complete two forms:

• • one application form must be submitted to the host institution for the programme of study under the Eligible Disciplinary Pathways. Applicants applying for 1+3.5*, 3.5 and 4.5 funding should apply to the PhD programme; and
  • one application form must be submitted to the South Coast DTP for the studentship. This application requires student ID input. If you do not have one you may use the application reference from the host institution application. If you have submitted the application for the previous round and would like it to resubmit, please kindly contact SCDTP office with your application number. The SCDTP office can reopen the application for you to update. You must resubmit by the deadline to be eligible.

Both forms must be submitted before the deadline (17:00 (GMT) 17th Jan 2025) for the application to be considered. Further details on each application procedure can be found below.

 

*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.

 

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