ESRC-funded PhD studentships: Northern Ireland and North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership

Fully funded doctoral studentships (fees and a stipend) from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), offered through the Northern Ireland and North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership, a partnership of UK universities, in the social sciences (economics, politics, sociology, psychology, education, law, geography and more). The first closing date still ahead on its application page is 27 October 2026; universities in the partnership can set earlier deadlines for their own application. Eligibility, the subject pathways and how to apply are on that page. Source: Northern Ireland and North East (NINE) Doctoral Training Partnership.